France's stance on recognizing a Palestinian state

France is dampening expectations of rapidly recognizing a Palestinian state, citing the need for more than symbolic gestures. The country is co-hosting a UN conference on a two-state solution and is determined to make a move but wants it to be more substantial. The issue of recognizing Palestine is tied to the disarmament of Hamas, which recently carried out a deadly attack on Israel. France hopes its recognition will encourage others to do the same and is working closely with the UK on the matter.