September 22, 2025 Event
UN General Assembly, New York
Key Developments:
France formally recognized the State of Palestine, joining a growing bloc of nations pushing for a two-state solution amid escalating violence in Gaza.
This move follows similar announcements from the UK, Canada, Australia, Portugal, and Saudi Arabia, signaling a coordinated diplomatic front.
French President Emmanuel Macron declared the recognition during his UNGA address, calling it “the only solution” for lasting peace between Israel and Palestine.
Global Reactions:
Israel condemned the recognitions as “absurd,” continuing its military operations in Gaza and expanding settlements in the West Bank.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations erupted across France, with over 80 town halls defying government warnings by flying the Palestinian flag.
Saudi Arabia and France are co-sponsoring a UN summit aimed at reviving the two-state framework.
(Source BBC)
—Agencies
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