Macron pounded his fist on the podium at the UN General Assembly while talking about Palestine
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French President Emmanuel Macron made an emotional speech at the UN General Assembly in New York, pounding the podium with his fist and criticizing inaction on the situation in Gaza, stressing that trust is impossible if inaction continues.
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Why It Matters
Last year, at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Macron said that France had begun to recognize a Palestinian state.
French leader Emmanuel Macron pounded his fist on the podium during his speech at the UN General Assembly in New York, speaking about the situation in Palestine. RIA Novosti writes about this.
“I hear the cynicism of some: “Recognition of Palestine is only on paper, look at the reality.” But how can we be trusted if we continue to fail to act in the face of the situation in Gaza?” — he emphasized emotionally, banging his fist on the podium and actively gesticulating.
Last year, Emmanuel Macron announced at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly that France had begun to recognize a Palestinian state.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
France could officially recognize a Palestinian state in the coming months
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What concrete steps does France plan to take to recognize Palestine?
- How will other countries respond to Macron's call to action?
- Does this position affect France's relations with the US and Israel?




