FRANCE: ‘What hinders the peace process is the acceptance of occupation, colonisation and apartheid’

CIVICUS discusses France’s imminent recognition of a Palestinian state with Fabienne Messica, sociologist, author and member of the National Bureau of the Human Rights League.

In July, France announced it would recognise the Palestinian state at the 80th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in September. This decision is part of a broader international movement, with 148 states having now recognised Palestine and several others, including Australia, Belgium, Canada and Portugal, set to follow.

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