France to recognise Palestinian state in September
France has joined five other European nations in formally recognizing the State of Palestine, marking a major diplomatic push for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
At a high-level summit in New York on September 22, 2025—just before the UN General Assembly—France, Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, and Monaco announced their recognition of Palestinian statehood. The meeting was co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Arabia.
“We have gathered here because the time has come,” Macron said, declaring that France now officially recognizes Palestine. He stressed that the international community has a responsibility to keep the possibility of a two-state solution alive.
Leaders from Australia, Canada, Portugal, and the United Kingdom—who recognized Palestine a day earlier—also took part in the summit.
With this move, more than 80% of UN member states (147 out of 193) now recognize Palestine as an independent state. This builds on last year’s recognition by Spain, Norway, and Ireland, with Spain even imposing sanctions on Israel for its ongoing war in Gaza.
The announcement comes as Israel continues heavy attacks on Gaza, where more than 65,000 Palestinians have been killed and vast parts of the enclave destroyed. Global pressure on Israel is mounting as more countries align behind Palestinian statehood.
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