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Why is France recognising Palestinian statehood and who else has?

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25-07-2025 18:39 HKT
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French President Emmanuel Macron addresses parliament in the Palace of Westminster, London, on July 8, 2025 [Alastair Grant/Pool via Reuters]
French President Emmanuel Macron addresses parliament in the Palace of Westminster, London, on July 8, 2025 [Alastair Grant/Pool via Reuters]
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