The Economist.
Hello and welcome to The Intelligence from The Economist.
I'm your host, Jason Palmer.
Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.
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First up, though.
Today, world leaders are gathering for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
But before that full meeting of the 193-country club, several member states had an announcement to make.
Je déclare que la France reconnaît aujourd'hui l'état de Palestine.
Yesterday, French President Emmanuel Macron declared that
France would formally recognize the state of Palestine, and he wasn't alone.
Belgium is giving out a strong political and diplomatic signal to the world.
Luxembourg formally recognizes the state of Palestine.
The Republic of Malta is proud to confirm our official recognition of Palestinian statehood.
This is a big rhetorical step for these countries, even if a tactically questionable one in the push for a two-state solution.