At the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, French President Emmanuel Macron made a landmark announcement.
“I declare today that France recognizes the State of Palestine,” Macron told delegates, emphasizing that “the time has come. We can no longer wait. We must pave the way for peace.”
The move brings France in line with the majority of UN member states and signals renewed momentum for the two-state solution, envisioning Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security.
As part of the announcement, Macron outlined a framework for a “renewed Palestinian Authority,” committing to open a French embassy in the State of Palestine. The plans hinge on key factors such as institutional reforms, an immediate ceasefire, and the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
For young global citizens, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, this diplomatic leap offers fresh hope. It underscores the power of multilateral diplomacy and the urgent need for concrete steps toward lasting peace in the Middle East.
As the world watches, France’s recognition may spark a wave of similar moves, bringing the long-sought two-state solution back into the international spotlight.
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'Pave the way for peace': France recognizes State of Palestine at UN
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