US attacked Macron: "He's messing with Hamas"

A diplomatic conflict is brewing between Washington and Paris after French President Emmanuel Macron announced his intention to officially recognize Palestine as an independent state. This step, which France plans to take at the UN General Assembly in September, has provoked a sharp reaction from the United States and Israel.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly condemned Macron's initiative, calling it "reckless" and "serving the interests of Hamas."

"The United States strongly rejects Emmanuel Macron's plan to recognize a Palestinian state. This reckless decision only serves the propaganda of Hamas and hinders the establishment of peace. It is a slap in the face to the victims of the events of October 7," Rubio wrote.

The Israeli leadership also criticized the move. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that recognizing Palestine amid the ongoing conflict would effectively legalize terrorism. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz called Macron's decision a "disgrace" and a "reward for terrorists."

In response to the criticism, Macron emphasized that recognizing Palestine is not a gesture of support for extremism, but rather an effort to revive the idea of a two-state solution and pressure Israel to cease fighting in Gaza. According to him, without political recognition of Palestinian statehood, it is impossible to talk about a just and sustainable peace.

France is likely to become the first country from the Group of Seven to officially recognize Palestine. To date, more than 140 countries have already done so, including Russia, China, India, and many nations in the Global South.

The disagreement between the allies has become especially noticeable following the collapse of recent negotiations in Doha. The United States and Israel suspended their participation in the discussions, citing the uncompromising stance of Hamas. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, with increasing civilian casualties.

The Palestinian Authority and Hamas, in turn, welcomed Macron's statement. Hamas called it "historic" and urged other European countries to follow France's example.

The United States has already made it clear that such a move could have consequences for relations with France.