Macron says France will recognise Palestine as a state in September.
24 July 2025
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 formalised 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.
The move, to be formalised 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.