Current Affairs - International - Discussion

In September 2025, France announced its decision to officially recognise the State of Palestine, making it the first G7 country to do so. This foreign policy shift was declared by President Emmanuel Macron and reflects France’s growing concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the stalled peace process in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The move is both symbolic and strategic, aiming to support a ceasefire, promote the demilitarisation of Hamas, and foster the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state that coexists with Israel. France's recognition carries significant diplomatic weight as a UN Security Council permanent member and may influence other Western nations.