SaralnamaFrance has formally recognised a Palestinian state, becoming the latest in a wave of countries to take the step. Speaking at the UN in New York, President Emmanuel Macron said "the time for peace has come" and that "nothing justifies the ongoing war in Gaza". France and Saudi Arabia are hosting a one-day summit at the UN General Assembly focused on plans for a two-state solution. G7 states Germany, Italy, and the US have refused to attend. Macron confirmed that Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Andorra and San Marino would also recognise a Palestinian state, after the UK, Canada, Australia and Portugal announced recognition on Sunday. International pressure is ramping up on Israel over the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza and settlement building in the West Bank. Israel has said recognition would reward Hamas for the Palestinian armed group's … (Updated 23 Sep 2025, 02:49 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- France has formally recognised a Palestinian state, becoming the latest in a wave of countries to take the step
- Speaking at the UN in New York, President Emmanuel Macron said "the time for peace has come" and that "nothing justifies the ongoing war in Gaza"
- France and Saudi Arabia are hosting a one-day summit at the UN General Assembly focused on plans for a two-state solution