Recognizing Palestine: 'It was becoming dishonorable to do nothing,' says ex-French foreign minister
- Posted on July 28, 2025
- By Le Monde
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Recognizing Palestine: 'It was becoming dishonorable to do nothing,' says ex-French foreign minister

Hubert Védrine, former Elysée diplomatic adviser and ex-foreign minister, praised President Emmanuel Macron's decision to recognize the State of Palestine. He says France had to act in response to the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza.