Posted on 09/22/25
| News Source: Arutz-7
French President Emmanuel Macron officially announced on Monday, during the UN General Assembly, that his country recognizes a Palestinian state.
In his remarks, Macron emphasized France’s longstanding commitment to peace between Israelis and Palestinian Arabs. “True to the historic commitment of my country to the Middle East,” Macron declared, “France recognizes the state of Palestine.”
Macron was quick to reassure Israel and its supporters that France’s recognition does not come at the expense of Israeli rights or security. “France has never wavered standing by Israel’s side,” he said, referencing French support during Iranian airstrikes. “This recognition is the only solution that will allow for Israel to live in peace.”
In a pointed rebuke of the Hamas terrorist organization, Macron claimed the recognition “is a defeat for Hamas, just like for all those who ferment antisemitism, nurture anti-Zionist obsessions and who want the destruction of the state of Israel.”
Macron also highlighted a joint peace and security plan submitted by France and Saudi Arabia, which was adopted by the assembly with broad support. The plan’s top priority, he said, is “to ensure the release of 48 hostages and put an end to military operations throughout the territory of Gaza.” He praised the mediation efforts of Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, and urged Israel to “do nothing more that would thwart these efforts.” Macron claimed Hamas had been “vanquished on the military front” and called for its political dismantling.
The second priority, Macron said, is the stabilization and reconstruction of Gaza. He proposed a transition administration led by the Palestinian Authority, supported by Palestinian youth and security forces, which would hold exclusive control over Gaza’s security. “It will implement the dismantlement and disarmament of Hamas,” Macron stated, “with the support of international partners and the necessary means required for this difficult mission.”
France pledged its readiness to contribute to an international stabilization mission and to assist in building and equipping Palestinian security forces. Macron suggested that, pending negotiations, the UN Security Council could authorize a civilian and security support mission coordinated with both Palestinian and Israeli authorities.