French President Emmanuel Macron was likely motivated to declare his intent to recognize Palestine by a desire to quell Islamic separatism in his own country. The decision, announced on Thursday,

France has announced it will recognize the state of Palestine, a move that could shift discussions about the Middle East’s future.

President Macron announced France will recognise the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September, prioritising ending the Gaza conflict and a two-state solution.

A major G7 split is unfolding after French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed France will recognise Palestine at the UN this September. Macron’s move makes France the first G7 country to back Palestinian statehood—drawing swift backlash.

France will recognize Palestine as a state, President Emmanuel Macron posted on the platform X on Thursday evening. "In keeping with its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East,

Turkish president warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calls two-state solution 'essential' and hails France’s recognition of Palestine

Days after Emmanuel Macron's announcement that France would recognise a Palestinian state in September, a key Palestinian-American has commented on Donald Trump's plans regarding Palestine. Earlier, Macron's announcement was not received positively by Israel and US,