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France to Recognize the State of Palestine at UN General Assembly Today

Paris casts the move as leverage for a two‑state pathway, tying any embassy opening to the release of Israeli hostages.

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La salle où se tiendra l’Assemblée générale des Nations unies.
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Un drapeau palestinien devant le siège de l'ONU à New York, le 18 septembre 2025

Overview

  • Emmanuel Macron is set to deliver a UN address Monday that will constitute France’s formal recognition of Palestinian statehood.
  • Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and Portugal announced recognition on Sunday ahead of the UN gathering.
  • A France–Saudi co‑hosted summit in New York is expected to see around a dozen countries confirm recognition.
  • Israel condemned the recognitions as rewarding terrorism; Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to expand West Bank settlements and said no Palestinian state will be established west of the Jordan, while Itamar Ben Gvir urged immediate annexation.
  • Macron said France will condition the opening of an embassy in Palestine on the release of Israeli hostages, as coverage characterizes the recognitions as largely symbolic steps to increase pressure.