France has announced it will recognize the state of Palestine, a move that could shift discussions about the Middle East’s future.

Recognising Palestinian statehood is an important step, but without a formal political process, remains largely a symbolic gesture.

On Saturday, Regina Spektor’s concert in Portland at Revolution Hall was disrupted after a handful of attendees yelled “Free Palestine!” and caught the attention of the singer, according to Stereogum.

US Amb. to Israel says there is no "rift" between Netanyahu and Trump, warns French move to recognize Palestine as a state causing Hamas to harden its positions.

"The Prime Minister will be presenting that plan to other key allies, including the US and Arab states, over the coming days," the prime minister's spokesman said

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Tom Cotton, a Republican Senator from Arkansas, responded to Macron's statement by saying on X: "This is a shameful endorsement of terrorists. The best way for this conflict to end is to back Israel in its righteous mission of rescuing the hostages and defeating Hamas."

France has announced its intention to become the first member of the Group of Seven to recognize Palestine as a state. Ireland, Norway and Spain have already done so, breaking from a consensus within Western Europe and the US that the Palestinians should achieve statehood through negotiations with Israel.

"This is not the place for that conversation, I'm a real person who came here to play music," Spektor told the crowd.

PALESTINE, Texas (KLTV) - Palestine police have arrested a man accused of shooting at three women in a domestic situation early Monday. Floyd Conley Jr., 50, of Palestine, is charged with three counts of aggravated assault and one count of deady conduct. His bond has not yet been set.