Apr 11, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron said that France may recognize a Palestinian state as early as June.
“We must move toward recognition [of a Palestinian state], and so, in the coming months, we will," Macron announced during an interview with France Channel 5 on Wednesday.
Macron appeared to imply that recognizing a Palestinian state would lead to Palestinians recognizing the legitimacy of Israel as well.
“I will do it because I believe that at some point it will be right and because I also want to participate in a collective dynamic, which must also allow all those who defend Palestine to recognize Israel in turn, which many of them do not do," Macron explained.
Macron ’s interview followed a two-day visit to Egypt, where he focused on supporting the resumption of humanitarian aid into Gaza and a return to the latest ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
While in Egypt, Macron emphasized France’s efforts to assist Palestinians during the Gaza War, including the provision of humanitarian aid, the construction of field hospitals, and the deployment of a hospital ship.
“1,200 tonnes (metric) of humanitarian cargo, a military hospital ship, logistical support capabilities, a humanitarian conference in Paris: France has been involved since day one,” Macron posted on 𝕏 after returning from France. “Yesterday, I was in El-Arish, near Gaza, with humanitarian workers from the Egyptian Red Crescent, MSF, Handicap International, PUI, and Solidarités International, and the United Nations agencies that are helping the civilian population of Gaza. They are carrying out absolutely essential work. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is untenable. The resumption of aid, the release of hostages, a ceasefire, and a path to peace are absolutely essential.” READ MORE
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SOURCE: All Israel News