New Delhi, July 25 -- The United States has strongly condemned France's plan to formally recognise Palestine as a state, calling it a "reckless decision" that it says "serves Hamas propaganda".

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that France will officially recognise a Palestinian state during the UN General Assembly in September.

"The United States strongly rejects @EmmanuelMacron 's plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the @UN general assembly," said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

"This reckless decision only serves Hamas propaganda and sets back peace. It is a slap in the face to the victims of October 7th," he added.

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