'France does not need to choose between supporting Palestinian statehood and supporting Palestinian democracy'
The recognition of the State of Palestine by France in September 2025 was tied to a promise to hold elections within 12 months – a commitment that President Mahmoud Abbas has failed to honor, laments lawyer Samer Sinijlawi, who addresses Emmanuel Macron in this opinion piece for Le Monde.
AI Translated Summary:
France's recognition of Palestinian statehood is contingent on the establishment of democratic elections, which President Mahmoud Abbas has not fulfilled. This raises concerns about the commitment to democracy alongside statehood.
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