US rejects Macron's recognition of Palestine
Macron announces that France will recognize Palestine; the US and Israel reject the move as "reckless" and a "reward for terrorism."
The White House from Washington, DC, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
French President Emmanuel Macron reported via X that France will officially recognize the State of Palestine during the UN General Assembly in September 2025, reaffirming its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.
US reaction
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed that the US “strongly rejects” Macron’s plan and called the decision “reckless,” stating that it only benefits Hamas propaganda and hinders the peace process. He added, “It’s a slap in the face to the victims of October 7th.”
In a more direct diplomatic tone, the White House noted that recognizing a Palestinian state under current conditions undermines international peace efforts and would align France with dangerous narratives.
Israel's reaction
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the measure as a "reward for terrorism" and warned that it would facilitate the formation of another Iran-allied state, similar to Gaza. He asserted that, under the current circumstances, a Palestinian state would be a platform for the destruction of Israel, not for peaceful coexistence.
Defense Minister Israel Katz called it "shameful," considering the recognition a surrender to terrorism and a direct threat to Israeli national security.
If this announcement is made in September, France would be the first G7 country to officially recognize Palestine, joining European countries such as Spain, Ireland, and Norway, which did so in 2024.
The announcement escalates tensions between Western allies and could affect cooperation in various areas, including intelligence and trade, especially in a context where the US has already expressed its opposition to unilateral recognition since last June.
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