France recognizing a Palestinian state is a bold move by Macron, with a hint of desperation
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France’s recognition of a Palestinian state is a reckless and ill-timed concession to extremism. It rewards terror in the wake of October 7th, undermines Israel’s security, and empowers groups like Hamas, which reject peace altogether. Rather than fostering stability, this move legitimizes violence and jeopardizes any serious path to coexistence — offering symbolism while sacrificing real safety.
There is a 10% chance that the Gaza war will end and significant progress be made towards a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict before Jan. 1, 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.