After Sweden,The UK, and Spain, France Now Admit Palestine as a State

French Parliament decided to recognize Palestine as a state. French attitude has sparked anger from Israel who calls can disturb the peace in the Middle East.

France following the steps taken by the UK and Spain in Europe. The French parliament chose the recognition of Palestine as a state after a vote in parliament, which is the result by the number of 339 admitted, while 151 did not oppose. French judge recognition was done to defuse the conflict in Palestine.

The election was not binding on the French Government, only a purely symbolic. Countries in Europe before looking for another way to peace in the Middle East.

On the other hand, the Government of Sweden even had to admit Palestine as a state that makes Israel withdraws ambassador from the country. However, polling conducted France actually invited anger from Tel Aviv who called have given the wrong message and counterproductive to peace is being conducted.

"Israel believes in the National Assembly elections will reduce the likelihood of achievement of an agreement between Israel and the Palestinians," said the Israeli Embassy in France in a statement.

Say in the statement, the solution of the conflict in Palestine can only be achieved with honesty and talks not unilateral.

Meanwhile, Palestinian leader gives his gratitude for the choices that have been made by the French. Palestinians hope that choice can be implemented into action, not merely limited to voting.

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