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Add as preferred source on GoogleFrench President Macron supports a two-state solution for Israel-Palestine, aiming for peace and organizing a Gaza conference with Saudi Arabia.
JAKARTA (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday reaffirmed his wish to see a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict and said there were no double standards in French policy towards the Middle East.
Macron is leaning towards recognising a Palestinian state, diplomats and experts say, a move that could infuriate Israel and deepen Western splits. The French president was speaking in Indonesia.
"Only a political solution will make it possible to restore peace and build for the long term," Macron said.
"Together with Saudi Arabia, we will soon be organising a conference on Gaza in New York to give fresh impetus to the recognition of a Palestinian state and the recognition of the State of Israel and its right to live in peace and security in this region."
(Reporting by Dominique Vidalon; editing by Richard Lough)
Macron reaffirmed his wish to see a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Macron is leaning towards recognizing a Palestinian state, a move that could infuriate Israel.
Macron mentioned that together with Saudi Arabia, they will soon be organizing a conference on Gaza in New York.
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