French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to officially recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September. The decision has drawn strong condemnation from the United States and Israel. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it a reckless move that benefits Hamas, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned it rewards terrorism and threatens Israel’s existence. Macron emphasized the need to disarm Hamas and push for a peaceful two-state solution through international recognition.