President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will formally recognize Palestine as an independent state in September, marking a historic shift in French foreign policy.

Speaking ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, Macron emphasized that the decision aims to support a two-state solution and advance peace efforts in the Middle East.

France will become the first G7 nation to take this step, drawing strong criticism from both the United States and Israel, who denounced the move as reckless and counterproductive.

Macron defended the policy, stating that the current trajectory of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict demands decisive international engagement.