France: Palestinian authority promises reforms before conference of the state

France: Palestinian authority promises reforms before conference of the state

France has received a letter from the Palestinian Authority, which according to Parisian information contains "concrete and unprecedented obligations" for reform. This happens in the run -up to a conference on the Palestinian statehood in New York, in which France will appear as a co -organizer.

content of the letter from Mahmoud Abbas

The letter that, according to France, by the President of the Palestinian Autonomic Authority ( mahmoud Abbas ) Contains a conviction of Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. In addition, Abbas Hamas asks to leave all hostages, and promises to prevent elections and to reform the autonomy authority, as can be read in the excerpts of writing shared by CNN.

Abbas ’demands and visions

"Hamas will no longer rule Gaza and has to hand over her weapons and military skills to the Palestinian security forces who are being deducted from the occupied Palestinian area under Arabic and international support," quotes the Élysée Palace Abbas.

With a view to the upcoming developments, it is speculated whether President Emmanuel Macron could possibly recognize the state of Palestine at the summit in the coming week. France co-horses the summit together with Saudi Arabia.

French support and the unpopularity of Abbas

France has declared that Abbas has promised to hold presidential and parliamentary elections within one year in order to renew the Palestinian government. Abbas, who is 89 years old, is very unpopular among the Palestinians. He has been leading the PA since the death of the Palestinian leader Jasser Arafat in 2004 and, despite the accusation, has a lack of democratic legitimacy in power. Arab states have excluded the government in their suggestions for a post-war gaza Hamas and required the reform of the PA.

Current developments and perspectives

How The Guardian On Saturday, France could deviate from its original plan. The conference "has weakened its ambitions and instead hopes to agree steps towards recognition", said the newspaper, citing diplomats. In addition, France's official would have assured its Israeli colleagues that the conference would not be the moment for recognition.

Anonymous source from the Élysée Palace, however, rejected the reports and explained that Paris is heading for the recognition of a Palestinian state. "We see it clear that some are interested in suggesting that we are not going towards recognition. This is wrong," said the spokesman on Tuesday and added that "we are determined to recognize a Palestinian state to create the conditions for the existence of the state".

importance of the upcoming UN conference

The source emphasized the importance of the upcoming conference at the United Nations. "The recognition of the Palestinian statehood is consistent with the position of France to support the legitimate efforts of the Palestinian people," continued the source. "As part of the conference on June 18, it must make a decisive contribution to promoting the swing behind the implementation of the two-states solution, based on the principles that were confirmed by the President of the Republic."

France would be the most prominent western country that recognizes the Palestinian statehood. Last year Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognized the state of Palestine, which met with Israeli criticism.

This report was supported by CNNS Abeer Salman.