French lawmakers on Tuesday overwhelmingly voted to recognize Palestine.

The non-binding resolution was approved by the National Assembly, the lower house of Parliament, 339 to 151.

The “resolution is concerned with reinforcing our country’s diplomatic action, prevailing over hate speech everywhere and contributing to the establishment of peace in the Middle East,” the text reads.

“The recognition of the Palestinian state must be accompanied by a beneficial and immediate return toward negotiation,” it states.

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Reporting by Agence France-Presse adds:

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