France will officially recognize the state of Palestine, "true to its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East," Emmanuel Macron said.

The SNP, an opposition party with just 9 seats in Westminster, announced that it will table a ‘Palestine Recognition Bill’ in September.

French President Emmanuel Macron’s bid to recognise a Palestinian state could shift power dynamics in West Asia, pressure Western allies and revive long-stalled peace efforts amid growing frustration over the ongoing war in Gaza.

Mapped: Which countries recognise Palestine as a state? - There are 147 UN member states out of 193 that recognise the state of Palestine - but the UK is not one of them

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.