Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has praised France's decision to move forward with recognizing a Palestinian state, calling it a 'victory for the Palestinian cause.' Abbas highlighted that this move demonstrates France's support for the rights of the Palestinian people to their land and homeland. The announcement came after French President Emmanuel Macron declared that France would officially recognize a Palestinian state in September. The decision has sparked strong opposition from Israeli leaders.
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