Overview

• President Emmanuel Macron announced France’s recognition from the UN stage and outlined a phased plan centered on a transitional authority, international security arrangements and the dismantling of Hamas, with a French embassy contingent on hostage releases.
• Luxembourg, Belgium, Malta and Monaco declared recognition at the conference, with Belgium saying it will complete legal recognition after all hostages are freed and terrorist groups are removed from governance.
• The United Kingdom, Canada and Australia recognized the State of Palestine on September 21, framing statehood as demilitarised and excluding Hamas from future governance.
• UN Secretary‑General António Guterres urged an immediate and lasting ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages and unfettered humanitarian access, calling a two‑state solution the only path to peace and welcoming countries’ recognition commitments.
• Israel rejected the unilateral recognitions as harmful to peace prospects, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will oppose Palestinian statehood moves at the UN General Assembly and meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.