France is set to officially recognize Palestine as a state, following the footsteps of Sweden, Spain, Ireland, Norway, and Slovenia.

French President Emmanuel Macron shared a letter addressed to the leader of the Palestinian Authority on Thursday, citing a need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Indonesia welcomed France’s move to recognize Palestine, calling it a vital step against Israel’s escalating crimes in Gaza, and urged all nations to reject Israeli occupation and follow suit.

Organizations turn down meeting with French FM over Paris's intention, say it 'emboldens extremists, undermines credibility of French diplomacy'

Trump on Friday dismissed Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state — a gentler response than sharp condemnation from Marco Rubio and other top Republicans, who blasted the move.

Despite heavy Israeli pressure, French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will formally recognise the state of Palestine at a UN General Assembly in New York this September. FRANCE 24 looks back over the state’s long road to widespread diplomatic recognition.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump strongly disagreed with French President Emmanuel Macron's recent decision to recog