AFSI Urges Jews To Boycott France Over Its Recognition Of The Non-Existant “State Of Palestine”

Jul 25, 2025 by Susan Rosenbluth

NEW YORK – A pro-Israel group is urging American Jews to cancel their trips to France in response to French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that he will officially recognize the non-existent “State of Palestine” in September.

Moshe Phillips, National Chairman of Americans For a Safe Israel (AFSI), said:
“President Macron’s announcement of recognizing a ‘State of Palestine,’ when no such state exists, is a slap in the face to Israel’s victims of terrorism. That Macron issued this statement at the same time that Hamas once again told American negotiators that they refuse to free the innocent hostages they kidnapped over 650 days ago is a moral disgrace. American Jews should respond by canceling all planned trips to France.”

Americans For a Safe Israel thanks Congressman Brian Mast for his response to Macron’s statement: “Choosing to reward terrorism, hostage-taking, and genocide against Jews is the wrong choice.”

Established in 1970, Americans For A Safe Israel (AFSI) is one of the oldest and most influential pro-Israel organizations in the United States. Its advocacy and education campaigns serve as a potent counterweight to the rising tide of Arab propaganda. AFSI is not affiliated with any political party in the United States or Israel.

Moshe Phillips is the National Chairman of Americans For A Safe Israel (www.AFSI.org), a leading pro-Israel advocacy and education organization.