European leaders unite on Gaza, divide on statehood
They also rejected the actions of Israelis who demanded land in the occupied Palestinian regions.
“Annexing, settlements, settlers and settlers violence against the Palestinians weaken the expects of a two -state solution that is negotiated,” he said.
Macron, Starmer and Merz worked closely on the war in Ukraine and called themselves representatives of the great nations in Europe, but their differences on Palestine emphasized the debate on Macron’s statement.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also stood against recognizing Palestine, and the government said that the movement could only come when the Palestinian state recognized Israel at the same time.
Starmer has signed a letter by 110 Labor MPs, which has grown under political pressure to give more support to Palestinians from some colleagues, calling for rapid recognition.
111 deputies of other parties signed a letter organized by the Sarah Champion, so support more than one third of the House of Call Commons.
During the NATO Summit last month, French President Emmanuel Macron, Germany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.Credit: Getty Images
The letter published in London on Friday gave the authority to call for a Jewish state known as Balfour declaration after the Foreign Minister of Foreign Affairs as a reason for the support of the Palestinian people in 1917.
“We have supported a two -state solution since 1980,” he said.
“Such a recognition would give this position item and have a historical responsibility for the people under this task.”
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European leaders condemned the hunger of Palestinians in Gaza after tightening the military control of the narrow region of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Macron declared that France would recognize the Palestinian province and went further than other great European leaders.
“We need the release of all hostages and great humanitarian help for the people of Gaza,” he said.
“We must ensure demilitarization of Hamas, and we must safely and rebuild Gaza.
“And finally, we must build the Palestinian status, guarantee its viability, and accept the militaryization and help everyone in the region to contribute to the safety of everyone in the region by fully recognizing Israel.”
France is expected to create an important debate in September when he rejected the statement of US President Donald Trump Macron in September.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the French President on the grounds that Hamas or others would give Israel more terrorism under the idea of a state and act as a deputy for Iran.
“Under these circumstances, a Palestinian state will be a launching ramp to destroy Israel – to avoid living in peace,” he said.
“Let’s be open: The Palestinians do not seek a state with Israel; they are looking for a state instead of Israel.”
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Starmer replied to Macron’s statement, saying that he wanted a way for peace with a few steps.
“The recognition of a Palestinian state must be one of these steps. I am clear about it,” he said.
“But ultimately a two -state solution and must be part of a wider plan that resulted in a permanent security for Palestinians and Israelis.”
The German government also stated that he saw the state as one of the last steps towards a two -state solution and should be part of a result that brings security to both sides.
AP with Reuters
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