Macron scores risky diplomatic coup with Palestinian recognition
French President Emmanuel Macron scored a major diplomatic coup by declaring his intention to recognise a Palestinian state, but the move risks retaliation from Israel, which could shut down France's consulate in Jerusalem – intensively used by Palestinians – or even annex part of the West Bank.
French President Emmanuel Macron scored a major diplomatic coup by declaring his intention to recognise a Palestinian state, but the move risks retaliation from Israel, which could shut down France's consulate in Jerusalem – intensively used by Palestinians – or even annex part of the West Bank.
