US ambassador Huckabee suggests Palestinian state on Côte d'Azur

US ambassador Huckabee suggests Palestinian state on Côte d'Azur

In a controversial proposal, the US ambassador in Israel, Mike Huckabee, advised France to separate a piece of the Côte d’Azur to found a Palestinian state. Huckabee expressed this in a TV interview at Fox News, where he criticized the pressure on Israel and described the French initiative as "incredibly inappropriate" during the war against Hamas. His accusation was particularly popular with France, which together with Saudi Arabia is planning an international conference on the two-state solution in the UN in New York. This conference is scheduled to take place in the coming month and provides for the creation of an independent Palestinian state that coexists peacefully with Israel. President Emmanuel Macron described the creation of such a state as a "moral duty" and "political necessity".

The tensions between Israel and France have strengthened in the past few weeks. Macron demands a harder attitude of the Europeans and plans to impose western sanctions against Israel if the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is not improved. This meets vehemently resistance from the Israeli government, which accuses Macron of leading a "crusade against the Jewish state". At the same time, Israel has announced that it was building a “Jewish-Israeli state” in the West Bank, which continues to complicate the situation.

international reactions and humanitarian challenges

The global reaction to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is complex. The British Prime Minister Keir Strander described the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip as "unbearable" and demanded more support for the civilian population. In Germany, development minister Reem Alabali-Radovan calls for consequences for Israel due to the blockade of humanitarian aid. Discourses on a possible stop of the arms deliveries to Israel are intensively discussed in the political circles of Germany. Foreign Minister Johann WadePhul announced a review of these arms deliveries, while the CDU state group leader Alexander Hoffmann rejected sanctions against Israel.

The Israel Palestine conflict has rooted roots that go back to the 19th century, and the discussion about a possible solution is shaped by historical, political and religious factors. The idea of ​​a "two-state solution" is discussed as a compromise on peacekeeping between Israel and Palestine, although it is made more difficult by border disputes, the status of Jerusalem and extremist groups like Hamas. The UN Resolution 242 of 1967 calls for Israel to withdraw from occupied areas, and the 1993 OSLO agreement should create the basis for a peaceful solution. Nevertheless, the implementation of this solution remains questionable in view of the socio-political challenges.

international actors such as the USA, the UN and the EU have always tried to find a solution. You must take into account the legitimate interests of both sides and offer security guarantees to build trust. Despite the ongoing difficulties, there is hope for a peaceful future in the region.