Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:44am on 25 Jul 2025,Friday International
In a significant diplomatic shift, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will officially recognize the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. Macron emphasized that the decision aligns with France’s commitment to a peaceful two-state solution and international law. The move comes amid ongoing conflict in Gaza, with Macron also calling for a ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and demilitarization of Hamas. Israel and the United States strongly condemned the plan, calling it counterproductive. However, the Palestinian Authority welcomed it, praising France’s recognition as a step toward justice and sovereignty. (PC: The Hindu)
