US EditionFrance Recognizes Palestinian State, But Does It Really Change Anything? - The Media Line
- On 07/27/2025, French President Emmanuel Macron announced recognition of the State of Palestine, signaling a significant shift in Middle East diplomacy.
- On July 24, 2025, Macron faced growing opposition and chose to shift focus to the Middle East, prompting a change in France's foreign policy approach.
- Among them, Spain, Norway, Slovenia and Ireland declared after October 7, reflecting growing international support, but France remains the only G7 member to recognize, highlighting its unique stance.
- President Emmanuel Macron said `this recognition is a step towards restoring dialogue, peace, and stability in the Middle East`, urging all parties to engage constructively in future negotiations.
- Forward, the loss of refugee status may alter funding structures, affecting Palestine's eligibility for UNRWA, as France's recognition could impact its refugee designation.
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Trump rejects Macron move as US skips UN summit on Palestinian state
The U.S. skips high-level Palestinian statehood conference at U.N. headquarters as former diplomats argue that unilateral recognition prejudges negotiations needed for lasting Middle East peace.
Has Macron just laid the ground for a major Middle Eastern war?
By recognizing a Palestinian state when multiple Palestinian groups contest Palestinian leadership and Abbas himself is facing his own mortality makes intra-Palestinian civil war likely. By Michael Rubin, Middle East Forum On July 24, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron, facing growing political opposition at home and with his wife signaling looming divorce, decided to change the conversation to the Middle East. Taking to social media, he twe…
France and Saudi Arabia invite to the UN conference on a two-state solution. France uses clear words against Hamas and wants to officially recognize Palestine as a state soon.
International pressure on Israel is increasing as the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens. Turkish President Erdogan congratulated French President Macron on recognizing the Palestinian state, while the German government announced its willingness to "take steps" to increase pressure on Israel.
Trump rejects Macron move as US skips UN summit on Palestinian state – Democratic Accent
The Trump administration is set to boycott a high-level summit on Palestinian statehood, co-sponsored by France and Saudi Arabia, scheduled to take place at United Nations headquarters in New York City on Monday. The event was originally planned for June with French President Emmanuel Macron in attendance but was postponed due to the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. Representatives from more than 50 nations are expected to speak at the High-l…
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