Palestinian ambassador to France, Hala Abou Hassira, has told The National that recognition of Palestinian statehood by 11 western nations a year ago must not be “trivialised” despite a deteriorating security and humanitarian situation on the ground.Speaking hours after French President Emmanuel Macron had defended his diplomatic legacy, including on the Israel-Palestine conflict, at his last speech to the UN General Assembly, Ms Abou Hassira said “more needs to be done” to pressure Israel into ending its occupation of Palestinian territory and enter into peace negotiations.“We must not downplay the recognition granted by France and the 11 countries that followed...
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