By MEDIA CREATION | Zemeghub | September 23, 2025
In a landmark announcement at the UN General Assembly in New York, French President Emmanuel Macron formally recognized Palestine as a sovereign state.
This move aligns France with a growing bloc of nations — including the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal — that have recently extended recognition.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas hailed the decision as “a turning point for the two-state solution,” while Macron emphasized France’s continued friendship with Israel, despite its opposition.
With Belgium, Malta, and Luxembourg expected to follow, the number of UN member states recognizing Palestine could soon reach 160, reshaping the diplomatic landscape of the Middle East.
Editorial Insight:
This recognition is not just symbolic — it’s strategic. It signals a shift in global consensus and may pressure international institutions to revisit stalled peace frameworks.
Zemeghub continues to monitor how symbolic gestures evolve into structural change.