Editorial

17:49 JST, August 18, 2025

France has announced that it will recognize Palestine as a state as early as September, and more countries are gradually moving toward aligning themselves with this decision.

This is quite simply a warning against Israel’s invasion of the Palestinian territory of Gaza and the worsening of the humanitarian situation there. France’s announcement should not merely be a political declaration, but rather serve as an opportunity to strengthen international pressure on Israel.

French President Emmanuel Macron explained that the recognition of Palestine as a state is aimed at stopping the war in Gaza and strongly urging Israel to resume humanitarian aid. Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have also announced similar........

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