France intends to recognise a Palestinian state in September at the United Nations General Assembly, President Emmanuel Macron has said in hopes of bringing peace to the region, but the plan has drawn angry rebukes from Israel and the United States.
Israel, US reject French bid to recognise Palestine state
Xogta socdaalka madaxweyne Xasan ee dalka Itoobiya
Jul 26 (Jowhar)-Madaxweynaha dowladda Soomaaliya Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, ayaa la filayaa inuu maalinta berri oo Axad ah gaaro magaalada Addis Ababa ee caasimadda dalka Itoobiya, sida ay xaqiijinayaan ilo lagu kalsoonaan karo.
Israel bypasses UN already struggling for relevance
The relationship between Israel and the United Nations has always been strained. But the war in Gaza has pushed it to breaking point.
Cunto yari baahsan oo laga soo sheegayo marinka Gaza
Jul 26 (Jowhar)-Kudhowaad saddexdii qof ee ku nool Marinka Qasa mid ka mid ah ayaa maalmo aan wax cunin, barnaamijka gargaarka cuntada ee Qaramada Midoobay ayaa ka digay.
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Why is France recognising Palestinian statehood?
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will recognise Palestinian statehood, drawing angry rebukes from Israel and the United States and opening the door for other major nations like Britain and Canada, to perhaps follow suit.
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