France will recognize Palestinian state in September, Macron says

Emmanuel Macron announced France will recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September. This decision could influence other European nations like the UK to follow suit. The Trump administration opposes recognizing a Palestinian state. Macron's announcement is driven by growing concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The move could further isolate Israel internationally regarding the Gaza war and West Bank occupation. Macron informed Palestinian President Abbas of his decision via a letter. Abbas had previously condemned the Hamas attack and committed to Palestinian Authority reforms. France and Saudi Arabia are organizing a conference to promote the two-state solution. Macron stated the recognition aims to contribute to peace and mobilize international partners. Israeli officials, including Netanyahu, condemned the decision, fearing it would threaten Israel's security.