Jewish groups decline meeting with French official after ‘premature Palestinian state recognition’

The move makes France the largest Western country to offer recognition, which 140 other countries have already extended, but Israel and the United States oppose.

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks in front of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza, at the Egyptian Red Crescent warehouse in Arish, Egypt, in April 2025.

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ByPHILISSA CRAMER/JTA

JULY 26, 2025 04:11

Jewish groups decline meeting with French official after ‘premature Palestinian state recognition’

The move makes France the largest Western country to offer recognition, which 140 other countries have already extended, but Israel and the United States oppose.

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Jewish groups decline meeting with French official after ‘premature Palestinian state recognition’

The move makes France the largest Western country to offer recognition, which 140 other countries have already extended, but Israel and the United States oppose.

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