France has recognized Palestine as a state, overruling the Trump administration’s efforts to dissuade countries from backing Paris on this initiative. The move was made during a high-profile event at the UN General Assembly, which saw key U.S. allies recognizing Palestine alongside France.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the recognition, stating that “the time has come” and sparking applause from the gathered dignitaries. This decision is seen as a morale boost for Palestinians but will not immediately change the ground situation, where Israel’s far-right government has ruled out creating a Palestinian state.
The Trump administration condemned the move, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt calling it “just more talk and not enough action.” The US had previously blocked Palestinian leaders from attending this event, but they were allowed to address via video due to UN General Assembly votes.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/09/22/rubio-france-palestine-statehood-un