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Macron Announces France to Recognize Palestinian State at UN in September

Macron says recognition will solidify a demilitarized Palestinian state to underpin regional security

Paris (France), 24/07/2025.- French President Emmanuel Macron holds an umbrella as he awaits the Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam (not pictured) upon his arrival at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, 24 July 2025. This marks the first official visit of the Lebanese prime minister to France, with the purpose to reaffirm the diplomatic relationship between the two countries. (Francia, Líbano) EFE/EPA/YOAN VALAT
El presidente francés Emmanuel Macron. (AP Foto/Michel Euler, Pool)
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El presidente de Francia, Emmanuel Macron

Overview

  • On July 24, Macron announced via social media that France will formally recognize the State of Palestine during the UN General Assembly in September
  • He framed the decision as a means to build a viable Palestinian state that accepts demilitarization and acknowledges Israel’s security needs
  • The announcement precedes a July 28–29 ministerial meeting and a France–Saudi summit in New York designed to jumpstart two-state negotiations
  • Israel’s government condemned the move as rewarding terrorism and warned it could prompt annexation measures in the West Bank
  • Humanitarian agencies report worsening malnutrition and civilian suffering in Gaza, intensifying calls for a ceasefire and unhindered aid deliveries