France will officially recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, as announced by President Emmanuel Macron. He published a letter confirming this intention to Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas. Macron expressed hope that this recognition would contribute to peace in the Middle East, remaining true to France's commitment to a just solution in the region. This decision is expected to provoke strong reactions from Israel and the US, who have opposed such unilateral recognitions.
France, under President Emmanuel Macron, will formally recognize the Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, aiming to contribute to peace in the region.
Macron emphasized France's historic commitment to achieving a just and lasting peace in the Middle East present in his decision to recognize Palestine.
The recognition by France marks a significant diplomatic move as it will become the first major Western power to officially acknowledge Palestinian statehood.
The decision from France is anticipated to provoke strong reactions from both Israel and the United States, highlighting geopolitical tensions surrounding the recognition.
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