"As world leaders meet at the UN, France has become the latest nation to recognize Palestinian statehood. France and Saudi Arabia are leading the push to revive the two-state solution. DW has more. The summit on a two-state solution takes place amid an Israeli offensive to seize Gaza CityImage: Khames Alrefi/Anadolu Agency/IMAGO Skip next section What you need to know France formally announces recognition of state of Palestine France and Saudi Arabia are jointly sponsoring a UN summit on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine German foreign minister supports process to reach two-state solution"
"President Emmanuel Macron has announced France's formal recognition of Palestinian statehood. Macron was addressing the opening of the UN General Assembly in New York on Monday. France's recognition of the state of Palestine comes a day after the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Portugal made the same move. Israel has been facing mounting international pressure over the war in Gaza."
France formally recognized the state of Palestine at the UN General Assembly on September 22, 2025, with President Emmanuel Macron announcing the move. The recognition followed similar decisions by the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Portugal. France and Saudi Arabia are jointly sponsoring a UN summit aimed at reviving a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. The summit convenes while Israeli forces conduct an offensive in Gaza City. Germany's foreign minister supports a process toward a two-state outcome. Syria's interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, attended the UNGA and expressed optimism about a security deal.
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