Overview

• French President Emmanuel Macron revealed that France may recognize a Palestinian state as early as June 2025 at a United Nations conference in New York.
• The initiative aims to encourage reciprocal recognition between Israel and Palestine, aligning with France’s support for a two-state solution.
• This marks a significant shift in French foreign policy, aligning it with nearly 150 countries that have already recognized Palestine.
• The announcement has divided French political opinion, with centrist and left-wing leaders largely supportive, while right-wing figures criticize the move as premature.
• Israeli officials, including Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, strongly oppose the potential recognition, calling it a reward for terrorism and a threat to regional stability.