Overview

• President Emmanuel Macron has proposed recognizing a Palestinian state in June during a UN conference co-chaired with Saudi Arabia, emphasizing a two-state solution and reforms to the Palestinian Authority.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahou criticized the plan as a 'grave error,' arguing it threatens Israel's existence, while also disavowing the offensive tone of his son's response.
• Yaïr Netanyahou, the Prime Minister's son, used vulgar language on social media to insult Macron and advocated for the independence of several French territories, escalating diplomatic tensions.
• Macron reaffirmed the need to sideline Hamas and reform the Palestinian Authority, emphasizing peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians.
• The Palestinian Authority welcomed Macron's initiative as a positive step, while Hamas described it as an important milestone, reflecting mixed Palestinian perspectives.