Afghanistan, Feb. 17 -- French President acknowledges the legitimacy of recognizing Palestine, stating it's no longer taboo for France.

Emmanuel Macron adds that if efforts for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine fail due to Israeli opposition, France will independently decide on recognizing Palestine officially.

Macron has previously emphasized that the only way to resolve the current Middle East crisis is by establishing an independent Palestinian state.

However, the Israeli Finance Minister and National Security Minister have opposed the proposal for an independent Palestinian state.

Israel's Finance Minister, Zalman Shoval, firmly stated, "We will by no means agree to this proposal." Meanwhile, Israel's National Secu...