France recognized Palestinian statehood at the U.N., joining a wave of nations backing a two-state solution despite opposition from Israel and the U.S.

French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday at a UN meeting on the two-state solution that his country recognizes the state of Palestine. With France's recognition, over 150 countries have announced their recognition of the State of Palestine.

France and several other Western nations formally declared their recognition of a Palestinian state at the United Nations on Monday in a move that deepens Israel’s international isolation as it pursues its maximalist war aims in Gaza and expands settlements in the occupied West Bank.

France and Saudi Arabia on Monday held an international peace summit where France formally recognized a Palestinian state, saying, "We can no longer wait."

Donald Trump will address UN leaders on Tuesday, as more European countries look set to join the French policy change.

Multiple European countries announced recognition of a Palestinian state during a summit at the UN General Assembly on Monday.

As the war in Gaza rages on, France recognized Palestinian statehood on Monday at the start of a high-profile meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanizing support for a two-state solution to the Mideast conflict.

World leaders are gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly, as France prepares to join the UK in recognising a Palestinian state. Plus, Trump officials are expected to make a disputed link between autism and the use of paracetamol in pregnant women.

French President Emmanuel Macron said the world can "no longer wait" to put an end to the war in the Gaza Strip and releasing the remaining 48 hostages held by Hamas.View on euronews

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday warned Israel against closing down the French consulate in Jerusalem as a possible retaliatory measure following his announcement earlier this week that France now recognises a Palestinian state.

It comes after a speech on Sunday by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer when he announced that the UK would recognise a Palestinian state.