Overview

• Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom announced recognition on Sunday, followed by a France‑led group on Monday that included Belgium and Portugal.
• Paris projected Israeli and Palestinian flags with a peace dove on the Eiffel Tower as a symbolic call for balance and dialogue.
• France’s Interior Ministry warned of public‑order risks and institutional neutrality rules, yet counted 52 municipalities that kept Palestinian flags flying.
• In Malakoff, the mayor refused to remove the flag despite a court order that set a €150 daily fine for noncompliance.
• Western statements stress no role for Hamas and signal a central part for the Palestinian Authority, while analysts note unresolved borders and governance and many in Gaza say recognition brings no practical relief.