Paris granted honorary citizenship Thursday to Palestinian civilian populations and journalists, according to French public broadcaster RFI. The decision, long demanded by part of the left-wing majority in the Paris City Council, was announced during a council session attended by Palestine’s ambassador to France Hala Abou-Hassira, RFI reported. “Honorary citizenship is not a symbol, but a commitment to peace. We are extending our hand to an entire people,” Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire told the council. Gregoire said recognizing the suffering of the Palestinian people “in no way erases that of the Israeli people.” The Paris City Council had also adopted a motion in 2025 granting honorary citizenship to Gazans. READ: Israel criticises France over restricted defence expo participation]]>
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Paris grants honorary citizenship to Palestinian civilians, journalists
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The Paris City Council has granted honorary citizenship to Palestinian civilians and journalists, a decision that has been long demanded by the left-wing majority in the council. The move is seen as a commitment to peace and recognition of the suffering of the Palestinian people. This decision may escalate tensions with Israel, which has previously criticized France's stance on Palestinian issues.