French President Emmanuel Macron has spearheaded a broad diplomatic initiative aimed at recognizing the State of Palestine, working closely with Saudi Arabia and attempting to bring the United Kingdom and Canada on board.
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However, according to a Reuters report citing three informed diplomats, both London and Ottawa declined to join the effort, citing fears of political friction with Washington.
In response to the lack of consensus, Macron has decided to proceed unilaterally, with France set to formally recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session in September.
A French diplomat confirmed to Reuters that Paris is continuing to mobilize broader international support ahead of the UN meeting, aiming to build momentum for a collective recognition, despite international complexities and pressure from major global powers.
Macron officially announced on July 24 that France will recognize Palestine as a sovereign state at the upcoming UN assembly.
In reaction, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply condemned the French move. A statement from his office said:
"Such a step rewards terrorism and risks creating another Iranian proxy, just as Gaza has become."
The statement warned that under current conditions, a Palestinian state would be "a launching pad for the destruction of Israel."
