The announcement by  president Emmanuel that France would become the first Western member of the United Nations Security Council to recognize a Palestinian state  in September has caused diplomatic ructions from the Middle East through Europe to Washington.

Israel and its staunch supporter the United States have blasted France's move, branding it a reward for  Hamas.

KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Omer Zanany, head of the joint policy unit of the Mitvim Institute and the Berl Katznelson Foundation. 

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