Macron’s recognition makes the two-state solution “even more urgent than before,” Konecny said, but “additional measures on Israel” will be needed in order to end the war in Gaza as well ...

French President Emmanuel Macron addresses parliament in the Palace of Westminster, London, on July 8, 2025 [Alastair Grant/Pool via Reuters] France will recognise Palestine as a state, President ...

Macron has long voiced support for Gaza and the broader Palestinian Territories, claiming in a highly publicized May speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that refusing to hold Israel ...

President Emmanuel Macron triggered backlash from the US and Israel after announcing on Thursday evening that France will formally recognise Palestine. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who ...

Israel’s government and most of its political class have long been opposed to Palestinian statehood and now say that it would reward militants after Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack.

He added that “a Palestinian state in these conditions would be a launch pad to annihilate Israel.” Israel Katz, Israel’s defence minister, called it a “surrender to terrorism”.

Macron's announcement drew immediate anger from Israel, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying it "rewards terror" and poses an existential threat to Israel.

Macron’s bold announcement brings Europe closer to the global consensus on Israel–Palestine. Moreover, it positions the French president as the European leader par excellence.

Macron’s surprise announcement exposed differences among the European allies, known as the E3, over how to ease the worsening humanitarian crisis and end the Israel-Hamas war.

Macron’s surprise announcement exposed differences among the European allies, known as the E3, over how to ease the worsening humanitarian crisis and end the Israel-Hamas war.

The French president offered support for Israel after the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks and frequently speaks out against antisemitism, but he has grown increasingly frustrated about Israel’s war in Gaza.