NextFin news, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday in Paris that France will recognize the State of Palestine during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, despite ongoing Israeli offensives and plans for annexation in the West Bank.
Macron warned Israel against any "offensive" or "attempt of annexation" of Palestinian territories, stating that such actions will not halt the momentum for Palestinian state recognition that France and its partners have created. He emphasized that "no offensive, attempt of annexation, or displacement of populations will stop the dynamic we have created with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and many other partners who have already joined."
The French president also criticized the United States' decision to deny visas to Palestinian officials for the UN General Assembly, calling it "unacceptable." He urged the U.S. to revoke this measure and allow a Palestinian delegation in accordance with the UN headquarters agreement.
This announcement comes amid reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering annexing parts of the West Bank ahead of the UN General Assembly, which is scheduled for later this month. Macron's statement underscores France's commitment to advancing Palestinian statehood recognition despite these developments.
The remarks were made in Paris on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, and were reported by RTP, a Portuguese public broadcasting organization.
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