Macron Says France Will Recognize Palestinian Statehood: 'There Is No Alternative'

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Macron Says France Will Recognize Palestinian Statehood: 'There Is No Alternative'

The French president's announcement came as more Palestinian children starved to death in Gaza and the U.S. and Israel quit cease-fire talks with Hamas.

BRETT WILKINS
Jul 24, 2025

France is set to become the first Group of Seven nation to officially recognize Palestinian statehood, amid worsening deadly starvation in Gaza caused by Israel's 656-day genocidal annihilation and siege of the coastal enclave.

French President Emmanuel Macron said on social media Thursday that he would announce the move at September's United Nations General Assembly in New York.

"The urgency today is to end the war in Gaza and to provide aid to the civilian population," Macron asserted. "Peace is possible. There must be an immediate cease-fire, the release of all hostages, and massive humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza."

"It is also necessary to ensure the demilitarization of Hamas, secure and rebuild Gaza," he added. "Finally, it is essential to build the state of Palestine, ensure its viability, and enable it, by accepting its demilitarization and fully recognizing Israel, to contribute to the security of all in the Middle East. There is no alternative."

… more … Approximately 150 of 193 United Nations member states currently recognize Palestinian statehood. …