French President Macron says France will recognise Palestine as a state

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognise Palestine as a state, citing the urgent need to end the war in Gaza and alleviate the humanitarian crisis. The move, to be formalized at the UN General Assembly in September, marks a major shift by one of Europe's most influential nations amid mounting global outrage over conditions in Gaza.

Jul 25, 2025 - 08:05
French President Macron says France will recognise Palestine as a state
French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognise Palestine as a state, citing the urgent need to end the war in Gaza and alleviate the humanitarian crisis. The move, to be formalized at the UN General Assembly in September, marks a major shift by one of Europe's most influential nations amid mounting global outrage over conditions in Gaza.