India, July 25 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has condemned France's decision to officially recognise the state of Palestine. In a strong-worded post on X, the top US diplomat has stated that decision is a "slap in the face to the victims of the October 7 attack."

"The United States strongly rejects @EmmanuelMacron's plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the @UN general assembly. This reckless decision only serves Hamas propaganda and sets back peace. It is a slap in the face to the victims of October 7th," wrote Rubio.

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