President Macron defended the recognition of the Palestinian state as a measure to isolate Hamas, emphasizing the importance of this decision in France's plan at the UN.

In an interview, French President Emmanuel Macron explained that recognizing the Palestinian state is essential to isolate Hamas, part of France's initiative at the UN. He also mentioned that he wanted to visit Israel to explain his position, but was refused by the Israeli authorities. France, along with other countries, is proposing to recognize Palestine within the framework of the UN General Assembly.