**France and Palestine to Collaborate on New Palestinian Constitution, Announces President Macron**
On November 12, President Emmanuel Macron announced that France and the Palestinian Authority will establish a joint panel tasked with drafting a new constitution for a future Palestinian state. Macron made this statement during his official visit to Paris, where he welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
In his remarks on X (formerly Twitter), Macron expressed his support: **”Mr. President of the State of Palestine, dear Mahmoud Abbas, welcome to Paris. Together, we are preparing for the day after, when two states, Israel and Palestine, will live side by side in peace and security.”**
A statement from the French President’s office detailed the discussions held at the Élysée Palace. Macron and Abbas focused on the next steps in the peace process and coordination with Arab and international partners, aiming to prepare for a peaceful resolution in the region.
Following their meeting, Macron announced that they had decided to establish “a joint committee for the consolidation of the State of Palestine.” This committee will oversee all legal, constitutional, institutional, and organizational aspects necessary for the creation of a Palestinian state. Macron noted that President Abbas had presented a draft of a new constitution, and the committee’s responsibilities include working towards fulfilling all conditions for the establishment of a Palestinian state.
**”Today’s visit marks a new and crucial stage in the relationship between France and the State of Palestine,”** Macron stated. **”It opens a new phase of joint work for peace, security, and dignity for all in the region.”**
This visit is notably the first by a Palestinian president to France since Paris officially recognized a Palestinian state at the United Nations on September 22. France, along with several Western nations, took this symbolic step during the UN General Assembly in New York amid mounting international criticism of Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
A U.S.-brokered cease-fire was reached between Hamas and Israel, leading to a fragile truce. However, both sides have accused each other of violations. Israel has rejected moves to recognize a Palestinian state, viewing such recognition as rewarding Hamas for its October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel that triggered the latest Gaza conflict.
Since that escalation, Israel has carried out extensive operations in Gaza, destroying much of the enclave and causing significant casualties. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, over 69,000 Palestinians have been killed, including 245 since the cease-fire began in mid-October.
The Israeli Embassy in France responded critically to Macron’s meeting with Abbas. In a statement, they accused Abbas of manipulating France and criticized Paris for supporting Abbas’s efforts instead of fostering trust between Israeli and French leaders. They warned that France’s current stance risks diminishing its influence in the Middle East.
**Ultimately, the decision to establish this joint committee signals a potential shift toward renewed efforts for peace and stability in the region.**
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