Corsica, a territory under French rule, has recognized Palestine as an independent state. The proposal to recognize Palestine as an independent state was submitted to the regional legislative assembly by its president, Marie-Antoinette Maupertuis. The resolution states that it recognizes the existence of a Palestinian state in accordance with previous UN resolutions. It also declares that the aggressive attacks by Israel on Palestine are international crimes and amount to genocide. The resolution further notes that Palestinian lands have been confiscated for a long time, and the people of that country are enduring discrimination and systematic oppression, affirming that Corsica stands in solidarity with Palestine.
The resolution also calls on France to officially recognize Palestine as an independent state. It urges France to stop supplying weapons to Israel as long as it continues to attack Palestine in violation of international laws. A few days ago, France was preparing to recognize Palestine as an independent state. However, due to pressure from the United States, the country has now abandoned that idea.
In a post on X after the resolution passed, Maupertuis said that the Corsican regional assembly recognizes Palestine as an independent state, condemns the genocidal attacks on the Palestinian population, and opposes the use of Corsican and Sardinian military bases for human rights violations. Sardinia is an island under Italian rule. Although 147 countries have recognized Palestine as an independent state so far, many Western countries are hesitant to do so. However, three Western countries – Ireland, Spain, and Norway – recognized Palestine as an independent state last year.
