- French President Emmanuel Macron announced France’s recognition of Palestinian statehood at the U.N. General Assembly.
- Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, and Monaco also confirmed their recognition of a Palestinian state, a day after the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal did.
- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed the recognition, calling for U.N. membership, reforms, and elections once a ceasefire is achieved.
- Full UN membership for Palestine still requires Security Council approval, where the U.S. holds veto power.
- Germany and Italy oppose immediate recognition, insisting it should come through a negotiated process.
- Israel and the U.S. rejected the recognition, calling it a reward for Hamas and a threat to peace talks.
France Among Six More Countries to Recognize Palestinian State at UN
