France, Egypt Push for Palestinian State as Israel Expands Settlements
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Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aaty met with France's special envoy for Palestinian statehood, André Parant, in Cairo on Monday. They discussed ways to support the creation of an independent Palestinian state. The talks also focused on countering Israeli settlement expansion and annexation attempts in occupied territories. Both officials stressed the importance of preserving the foundations of a Palestinian state, saying this would help achieve peace and stability in the region.