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In a significant development, Arab nations are set to publicly condemn Hamas and call for its disarmament at an upcoming United Nations event in New York next week. This initiative, spearheaded by France and Saudi Arabia, aims to garner European support for recognizing the Palestinian state. According to France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, this move seeks to attract more European countries that either consider or have already recognized Palestinian statehood.
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will formally recognize Palestine on September 21, which has drawn both international support and criticism. Beyond mere recognition, the new plan includes a post-war roadmap addressing security, governance, and reconstruction, aligned with the objectives of the Abraham Accords. The European Commission plans to apply pressure on Israel regarding settlement projects and humanitarian aid. Additionally, France is advocating for lifting the financial blockade on the Palestinian Authority.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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