Macron’s Recognition of Palestinian State ‘Doesn’t Matter’
President Donald Trump said that the decision of French president Emmanuel Macron to recognize a Palestinian state “does not matter”, arguing that this decision will not change anything in the Middle East.
Trump reacted to Macron’s announcement Thursday while addressing journalists outside the White House outside:
“Listen, it’s another type of guy,” he said, referring to his French counterpart. “He’s going well – he’s about a team player. He’s a good guy, but what he says doesn’t matter.”
“It won’t change anything,” he said. “The declaration has no weight. He is a very good guy, I like it, but this declaration has no weight.”
Macron had released a long statement On social networks the day before, declaring that he would make a “solemn announcement” to recognize the Palestinian state at the next meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in September.
“The French people want peace in the Middle East. It is to us, to the French, with the Israelis, the Palestinians and our European and international partners, to demonstrate that it is possible, ”he wrote.
He also renewed his call for an “immediate ceasefire” jointly with the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists and humanitarian aid to administer to people living in Gaza.
“Finally, it is essential to build the state of Palestine, to ensure its viability and to allow it, by accepting its demilitarization and by fully recognizing Israel, to contribute to the safety of all in the Middle East,” said Macron.
“In the light of the commitments which made me by the president of the Palestinian authority, I therefore wrote to him of my determination to go ahead. Confidence, clarity and commitment. We will achieve peace,” he added.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio replied negatively, saying that the United States “strongly rejects” Macron’s plan, which he described as a “reckless decision” which is a “slap opposite” to the victims of the October 7, 2023 attacks against Israeli civilians.
Olivia Rondeau is a Breitbart News political journalist based in Washington, DC. Find it X / Twitter And Instagram.
