Justice Minister Yariv Levin addressed France's decision to recognize a Palestinian state, stating that "it's time to apply sovereignty to the West Bank and Jordan Valley." According to him, "Macron's decision to recognize the fictitious Palestinian state is a black stain in French history and direct assistance to terrorism." The Yesha Council also responded, saying they "demand the Israeli government react to the French president's declaration recognizing a Palestinian state by applying Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria."