French President Emmanuel Macron says he will recognize Palestine as a state, citing a commitment to achieve peace in the Middle East.Macron took to X on Thursday, saying he will make the announcement at the United Nations General Assembly next September.In the post, he says ending the war in Gaza and providing aid to civilians is an urgent priority.“We will win peace,” Macron said in the post that was written in French.Macron goes on to say there must be an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and massive humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza, while ensuring the demilitarization of Hamas, securing and rebuilding Gaza..Advocates say a no-fault insurance model in Alberta could take away victims’ rights, put a strain on the healthcare system.Building the State of Palestine, ensuring its viability by securing its demilitarization and full recognition of Israel, and allowing it to contribute to the security of all in the Middle East is also on France’s agenda, Macron says, noting that it’s what the people of France want.He adds that it is up to the people of France, Israelis, Palestinians, and European and international partners to show that it is possible.Macron has already sent a letter to the President of the Palestinian Authority, expressing his determination to move forward..Meanwhile, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney also took to X Thursday, condemning “the Israeli government’s failure to prevent the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian disaster in Gaza,” and reiterating Canada’s support for a two-state solution, which guarantees peace and security for all citizens, whether Israelis or Palestinians.Carney says international organizations must take over control of aid distribution.“Many of these are holding significant Canadian-funded aid which has been blocked from delivery to starving civilians. This denial is a violation of international law,” reads the post..“Canada calls on all sides to negotiate an immediate ceasefire in good faith. We reiterate our calls for Hamas to immediately release all hostages, and for the Israeli government to respect the territorial integrity of the West Bank and Gaza.”Israel President Benjamin Netanyahu reacted with anger."We strongly condemn President Macron’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state next to Tel Aviv in the wake of the October 7 massacre. Such a move rewards terror and risks creating another Iranian proxy, just as Gaza became. A Palestinian state in these conditions would be a launch pad to annihilate Israel — not to live in peace beside it. Let’s be clear: the Palestinians do not seek a state alongside Israel; they seek a state instead of Israel," he said.
