French President Emmanuel Macron intends to form a coalition of countries at the UN General Assembly that would support the recognition of a Palestinian state. Paris’ initiative is aimed at building a global counterbalance to the positions of the United States and Israel, reports Baltimore Chronicle with reference to Politico.
France is suggesting that recognition of Palestine be jointly declared by a group of nations, including the United Kingdom, Belgium, Portugal, Luxembourg, Malta, Andorra, Australia, and Canada. One French official described this move as a “diplomatic victory” for Paris.
Macron views the plan as a way to demonstrate an alternative to U.S. President Donald Trump’s support for Israel’s war in Gaza and to intensify international pressure for peace.
However, deep divisions have surfaced within the European Union. Germany, Italy, Greece, and the Netherlands have refused to join the recognition effort. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has no plans to travel to New York, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that she cannot support recognizing Palestine “before it is actually established.”
European diplomats have also raised concerns about possible risks, particularly pressure on Israel from the international community. Yet they note that such pressure has had little impact, as the U.S. remains Israel’s main ally and Tel Aviv continues to accelerate annexation of the West Bank. Another diplomat emphasized that as long as Israel enjoys Washington’s backing and the protection of the “Iron Dome” defense system, the situation will remain unchanged.
For many observers, Macron’s initiative is not about immediate outcomes but rather about reshaping Europe’s relationship with Israel. On September 22, the French president will hold a conference at the UN on recognizing Palestine, which he sees as a symbolic step toward Middle East peace.
Earlier we wrote that Macron and wife present evidence in U.S. court against Candace Owens.
