Says such moves reward 'horrible atrocities' by Hamas

Macron called for an end to the war in Gaza.

Settlement push in West Bank raises alarm for Palestine’s future

The move was necessary to preserve hopes of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Carney said

However, the recognition, in practical terms, is only a symbolic move.

Norway, Spain and Ireland on Tuesday became the latest countries to recognise a state of Palestine