The decision of the President of the Republic does not leave anyone indifferent. This Thursday, Emmanuel Macron said that France will recognize the state of Palestine on the occasion of the United Nations General Assembly, next September. An announcement immediately praised by the left, while part of the right worried, the jugant precipitated, even illegitimate.
“Recognizing a Palestinian state today is recognizing a Hamas state and therefore a terrorist state”castigated Marine Le Pen on X. “This is a precipitated decision, more motivated by personal political considerations than by a sincere search for justice and peace”abounded the president of the national rally. Jordan Bardella fears that such recognition, made “In a few days”grants Hamas a “Institutional and international legitimacy”.
A “moral fault”
Same position on the side of Eric Ciotti, who evokes a “Certified decision, made for pure electoral reasons”. The UDR boss believes that after “Three electoral defeats”Emmanuel Macron “No longer has any legitimacy to engage France on such a sensitive subject”. He claims that it be “In the Parliament to decide”.
The Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF) sees a “Moral fault” and a “Political danger” in this decision, believing that it will be “Branded by Hamas as a symbolic victory” and that it risks“Encourage the Palestinian part to no longer compromise”. The organization finally accuses Emmanuel Macron of “Galvanize LFI” And “Anti -Semitic agitators” who, according to her, “Reveal the Palestinian cause”.
The left demands sanctions against Israel
In contrast, the left welcomes a decision ” just “but gets impatient. Jean-Luc Mélenchon sees a “Moral victory”while criticizing the calendar: “Why in September and not now?” And the embargo on arms? And the rupture of the cooperation agreement? »»he launched, calling for “A clear and immediate commitment against crime”.
“Better late than never, Rejoices for his part Marine Tondelier, leader of environmentalists. Hopefully this announcement, pending its realization at the start of the school year, now helps the Gazaouis victims of an in progress genocide. ” Fabien Roussel, national secretary of the Communist Party, calls for his part “Acts to save the Palestinian people”. “Let him do it now!” Peace can no longer expect “he insisted, demanding sanctions against the Israeli government.
A request also made by the first secretary of the Socialist Party, which “Salt the decision” of Emmanuel Macron, but wants it to be “accompanied by sanctions as long as the genocide in progress lasts”. Olivier Faure accuses the Israeli government of being “Summacist and Messianic” and denounce the “Veulerie” of its international allies.
“The two -state solution is the only way”
Within the presidential majority, the reactions are more measured but favorable. The Minister of National Education, Élisabeth Borne, welcomed the announcement of the President of the Republic, recalling that “The two-state solution is the only way for sustainable peace and security in the Middle East”. Marc Fesneau, Minister of Agriculture and member of the Modem, praised “A historical decision and long awaited by the Palestinian people”. François Rebsamen, Minister of Regional Planning, sees a “Clear and necessary speech”.
Former Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin, who has multiplied the positions in favor of this recognition in recent months, described the decision to“Historical, expected and courageous”. However, he calls on France to go further by taking “Immediately the initiative of a vast international humanitarian operation” Towards Gaza.
As a reminder, Israel launched a military operation in the Gaza Strip after the Hamas terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, with the aim of destroying the Palestinian organization and released the remaining hostages. Of the 251 people kidnapped in Israel, 58 are still retained in Gaza, 34 of which are declared dead by TSAhal.
