France will recognize Palestine as a state, President Emmanuel Macron posted on the platform X on Thursday evening. "In keeping with its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East,

In a move toward "lasting peace in the Middle East," Macron says, "France will recognize the state of Palestine."

The SNP, an opposition party with just 9 seats in Westminster, announced that it will table a ‘Palestine Recognition Bill’ in September.

French President Emmanuel Macron’s bid to recognise a Palestinian state could shift power dynamics in West Asia, pressure Western allies and revive long-stalled peace efforts amid growing frustration over the ongoing war in Gaza.

Mapped: Which countries recognise Palestine as a state? - There are 147 UN member states out of 193 that recognise the state of Palestine - but the UK is not one of them

Indonesia welcomed France’s move to recognize Palestine, calling it a vital step against Israel’s escalating crimes in Gaza, and urged all nations to reject Israeli occupation and follow suit.

Organizations turn down meeting with French FM over Paris's intention, say it 'emboldens extremists, undermines credibility of French diplomacy'

Trump on Friday dismissed Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state — a gentler response than sharp condemnation from Marco Rubio and other top Republicans, who blasted the move.