French President Emmanuel Macron was likely motivated to declare his intent to recognize Palestine by a desire to quell Islamic separatism in his own country. The decision, announced on Thursday,

France has announced it will recognize the state of Palestine, a move that could shift discussions about the Middle East’s future.

President Macron announced France will recognise the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September, prioritising ending the Gaza conflict and a two-state solution.

Turkish president warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calls two-state solution 'essential' and hails France’s recognition of Palestine

Days after Emmanuel Macron's announcement that France would recognise a Palestinian state in September, a key Palestinian-American has commented on Donald Trump's plans regarding Palestine. Earlier, Macron's announcement was not received positively by Israel and US,

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

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