Cheers in France's parliament, as French lawmakers adopt a motion to recognize Palestinian territories as a nation state.<br/> <br />The move is entirely symbolic … it won't immediately change France's diplomatic stance.<br/> <br />But in the West Bank town of Ramallah … reaction was - not surprisingly - positive.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) PALESTINIAN MAN FROM RAMALLAH, IBRAHIM ABUKHATIR, SAYING:<br/> <br />"It is positive news and confirms that the Palestinian issue is right and we are going in the right direction."<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) PALESTINIAN YOUTH FROM RAMALLAH, ZAID JINDIYA, SAYING:<br/> <br />"This step, for some people, is only symbolic but it is very important to the Palestinian people."<br/> <br />But in the Israeli town of Netanya … a very different reaction all together.<br/> <br />Many here echo the reaction of the Israeli government .. saying the vote only jeopardizes chances for an agreement between Israel and the Palestinians.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) ISRAELI FROM NETANYA, ALEX MAYOR, S
