France to Officially Recognize Palestinian State Amid Ongoing Crisis

Sat Jul 26 2025 04:32:40 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
France to Officially Recognize Palestinian State Amid Ongoing Crisis

Emmanuel Macron announces recognition during UN General Assembly session aimed at promoting Middle East peace.


In a significant diplomatic move, France's President Emmanuel Macron has declared the country's intention to formally recognize a Palestinian state this September, coinciding with a session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Macron's announcement comes amidst escalating violence in Gaza, where calls for an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and the release of hostages have intensified. While many Palestinian officials praised France's decision as a step towards self-determination, Israeli leaders vehemently criticized it, arguing that such recognition could embolden terrorism in the region.

In a letter accompanying his declaration, Macron emphasized France's historic commitment to a just peace in the Middle East, pledging to uphold the demilitarization of Hamas while fostering the viability of an independent Palestinian state that recognizes Israel's right to exist.

The Palestinian Authority has expressed appreciation for France's stance, viewing it as supportive of their rights under international law. Nonetheless, the Israeli government has condemned the move, viewing it as a dangerous appeasement of terrorism following Hamas's attacks in early October. The ongoing conflict has devastated Gaza, with rising casualties and humanitarian crises prompting international organizations to call for immediate intervention.

As Macron affirms this policy shift, the question of peace and safety in the Middle East remains at the forefront, with France's stance potentially reshaping diplomatic relations in the region.

France, UN General Assembly, Palestinian state, Emmanuel Macron, Gaza Crisis.

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