Washington, July 25, 2025 (AFP) - Rubio slams France's plans to recognize Palestinian state as 'reckless decision'

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday slammed President Emmanuel Macron's announcement that France will formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September as a "reckless decision." "This reckless decision only serves Hamas propaganda and sets back peace. It is a slap in the face to the victims of October 7th," Rubio said on X, alluding to the Hamas attack on Israel in 2023 that triggered the war in Gaza. lb/dw/aks......

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