Israel-Hamas war, Gaza genocide

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France presents new peace framework

As we reported earlier, France has recognised the state of Palestine.

In his speech at the UN, President Macron also outlined a framework that France is advancing in parallel.

This includes the creation of a “renewed Palestinian Authority” (PA), under which France would open an embassy, subject to factors such as reforms, a ceasefire and the release of all remaining captives held in Gaza.

An International Stabilisation Force (ISF) would assist in preparing the PA to take over governance in Gaza.

Macron also tied France’s cooperation with Israel on ending the war in Gaza, and said that he expected Arab countries to normalise ties with Israel after the creation of a Palestinian state.


One huge problem with all that, The PA has no credibility in the West Bank, let alone Gaza. The PA is seen as Israel's lap dog and falls far behind in polls, even against Hamas. 

Polls from last May

https://www.pcpsr.org/en/node/997

40% (compared to 43% seven months ago) believe that Hamas is the most deserving of representing and leading the Palestinian people today while 19% (compared to 19% seven months ago) believe that Fatah led by president Abbas is the most deserving. More than a third, (35%) compared to 32% seven months ago, believe both are unworthy of representation and leadership.

An overwhelming majority (69%) believes that the new Palestinian government appointed by President Mahmoud Abbas and formed in March will not succeed in carrying out reforms that the previous government headed by Mohammad Shtayyeh was unable to carry out. By contrast, 23% believe it will succeed in doing so. Seven months ago, 69% said the new government would not succeed in carrying out reforms.



Don't make the same mistakes again, not involving the Palestinian people in the plans...

But maybe that's the strategy, to set a 2-state solution up for failure like many times before...