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US, Israel condemn France’s move to recognise Palestinian state

A man holds a placard reading 'Free Palestine' during a demonstration at the Place de la Republique in Paris, France, on June 9, 2025 [Sarah Meyssonnier/Reuters]

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Washington “strongly rejects” French President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to recognise a Palestinian state, as the administration of President Donald Trump announced it would not attend an upcoming United Nations conference seeking a two-state solution for Palestinians.

Posting on X late on Thursday, Rubio criticised Macron’s “reckless decision”, which he claimed “only serves Hamas propaganda and sets back peace”.

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