France joins UK and Canada in recognising Palestinian state
Macron receives standing ovation as France follow UK in recognising Palestine
- France officially recognised the state of Palestine, becoming the fifth country in two days to do so.
- French President Emmanuel Macron made the announcement during a United Nations conference, receiving a standing ovation from the Palestinian delegation.
- The move follows similar recognitions by the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal, bringing the total UN members recognising Palestine to around three-fourths.
- Despite the international recognition, the action is expected to have minimal immediate impact on the ground due to Israel's ongoing offensive in Gaza and expansion of West Bank settlements.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposes Palestinian statehood, stating it would reward Hamas, and plans to discuss Israel's response with President Trump.