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Is Macron's recognition of a Palestinian state such a bad thing?

The announcement by president Emmanuel that France would become the first Western member of the United Nations Security Council to recognize a Palestinian state in September has caused diplomatic ructions from the Middle East through Europe to Washington.

Israel and its staunch supporter the United States have blasted France's move, branding it a reward for Hamas.

KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Omer Zanany, head of the joint policy unit of the Mitvim Institute and the Berl Katznelson Foundation.

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