DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou: “France Recognizes Palestine”

On “DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou,” where fearless political cartoonist Ted Rall and courageous CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou dissect the world’s most urgent controversies, it’s another busy news day where there’s much to be unspun.

France’s groundbreaking decision to recognize Palestine at the UN takes center stage. President Macron says the move is designed to support Gaza’s civilians amid famine hitting civilians, aid workers and journalists because Israel refuses to allow food into the Occupied Territory. Israeli and U.S. leaders, including Trump and Rubio, have condemned it as reckless, arguing it bolsters Hamas and undermines peace efforts. Netanyahu says Gaza is “too close” to Tel Aviv. France, however, sees it as a step toward a two-state solution, potentially inspiring other G7 nations.

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