New York (September 23, 2025): France has officially recognized Palestine as a sovereign state, marking a historic shift in global diplomacy. To commemorate the moment, both the Palestinian and Israeli flags were raised side by side on the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris.
The announcement came directly from French President Emmanuel Macron during his address to the United Nations General Assembly. “Today, I announce that France recognizes the State of Palestine,” Macron declared, drawing widespread attention in the hall.
Macron stressed that the world must seize this moment to preserve the possibility of peace. “We must use all our strength to keep the door to peace open. The responsibility of realizing a two-state solution rests with all of us,” he said. He further urged an end to wars, massacres, and forced migrations, warning that humanity is dangerously close to losing the chance for a just peace.
France’s recognition follows similar moves in recent weeks by Britain, Australia, Canada, and Portugal. British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed his country’s position in a video message released online, while Australian officials issued a statement emphasizing that Hamas should play no role in the future Palestinian state.
In Ottawa, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also declared Palestine’s recognition, calling it an important step toward peace. Meanwhile, Portugal’s Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel told reporters in New York that his country’s decision was rooted in a “fundamental and principled policy” of supporting the two-state solution as the only viable path to a lasting settlement.
Analysts say the growing wave of international recognition underscores mounting global pressure to resolve one of the world’s longest-running conflicts. For many observers, France’s move carries special weight, signaling that momentum is building toward giving Palestine a stronger voice on the global stage.
