French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated on Saturday that France is determined to recognize the State of Palestine, reaffirming the country's commitment to a two-state solution.
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In an interview with the French channel LCI, Barrot commented on the latest developments in the Middle East, specifically addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
He highlighted that 500 Palestinians were killed and nearly 4,000 injured during food distribution operations in Gaza in May 2025, describing the deaths as a "disgrace and an affront to human dignity."
Barrot stressed that France and Europe are ready to contribute to ensuring the proper distribution of food in Gaza.
Since May 27, Israel and the United States have been carrying out a limited aid distribution plan outside the framework of the United Nations and international organizations. Reports indicate that Israeli forces have opened fire on Palestinians lining up to receive aid, forcing them to choose between starvation or being shot.
As of last Wednesday, the Gaza Ministry of Health reported that 549 Palestinians had been killed and over 4,066 injured while trying to access these "Israeli-American aid centers."
Barrot emphasized that there is no justification for the continued Israeli attacks on Gaza and reiterated:
“We are determined to recognize the State of Palestine. This will happen within a joint framework that encourages all parties to create the conditions necessary for the establishment of this state.”
On May 22, 2024, Norway, Ireland, and Spain officially announced their recognition of the State of Palestine, effective May 28. Prior to that, eight EU countries had already done so: Bulgaria, Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, the Greek Cypriot Administration, and Sweden.
To date, 149 out of the 193 UN member states have recognized the State of Palestine.
