France formally recognises Palestinian state
Summary
France has formally recognized the state of Palestine, joining a growing list of countries doing so. This announcement was made by President Emmanuel Macron at the United Nations, where France and Saudi Arabia held a summit about a two-state solution for peace between Israel and Palestine. Some countries oppose this move, including Israel, which links recognition to recent violent events.Key Facts
- France officially recognized Palestine as a state.
- President Macron announced the recognition at the UN in New York.
- France, along with Saudi Arabia, hosted a summit focusing on a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
- Countries like the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal have also recognized Palestine.
- Israel opposes this recognition, relating it to a recent attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
- Israel has been conducting a military operation in Gaza following the attack.
- President Macron called for peace and a two-state solution where Israel and Palestine coexist peacefully.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas also supported a two-state solution for peace.
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