France praises the Palestinian authority for reform obligations before the conference
France praises the Palestinian authority for reform obligations before the conference
France has received a message from the Palestinian Authority, which contains “concrete and unprecedented obligations” for reform, while Paris is preparing for the co-moderation of a conference on the Palestinian State Education in New York.
content of the letter
The letter that was signed by President mahmoud Abbas Israel on October 7, 2023. In addition, Abbas demands that Hamas immediately expose all hostages and promises to prevent elections and to reform the autonomy authority, as there are excerpts of writing that are available.
Abbas' demands for Hamas
"Hamas will no longer rule Gaza and has to hand over its 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-Palast Abbas.
The reactions to the upcoming conference
The letter that France has received falls in a time increasing expectations regarding the question of whether President Emmanuel Macron will recognize the state of Palestine during a summit next week. The summit, which aims to strengthen the support for the Palestinian state formation in the United Nations, is led together with Saudi Arabia of France.
The official news agency of the Palestinian Authority, Wafa, which often reports on the correspondence of the President, did not provide any information about the letter.
future of Palestinian politics
France said Abbas had undertaken to prevent presidential elections and general elections within one year in order to "rejuvenate" the Palestinian government. Abbas, who is 89 years old, enjoys greatness among the Palestinians. Since the death of the Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in 2004, he has headed the PA and, despite critical voices, that accuses him of lacking democratic legitimation. Suggestions of Arab countries for a Gaza after the war exclude Hamas from the government and request a reform of the Pa.
France's position on the recognition of the state of Palestine
According to reports, France could withdraw from his plan to recognize the state of Palestine. According to The Guardian has lost the conference in scope and instead hopes for steps towards recognition. However, sources in the Élysée-Palast rejected these reports and explained that Paris in the direction of recognition of a Palestinian state."We see clearly that some are interested in suggesting that we are not going towards recognition. This is wrong," said one source on Tuesday and added: "We are determined to recognize a Palestinian state to create the conditions for the existence of the state."
importance of the UN conference
The source emphasized the importance of the upcoming conference in the United Nations: "The recognition of the Palestinian state formation is in accordance with France's position to support the legitimate efforts of the Palestinian people. As part of the conference on June 18 has affirmed. ”
France would be the most prominent western country that recognizes the Palestinian state formation. Last year Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognized the state of Palestine, which caused negative reactions on the part of Israel.
This report was also made by Abeer Salman for CNN.
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