Says such moves reward 'horrible atrocities' by Hamas

Macron called for an end to the war in Gaza.

France recognised a Palestinian state at a world summit in New York yesterday, nearly two years into the war in Gaza, joining Western allies such as Britain and Canada, who made the same historic move on Sunday and were rebuked by Israel.

Israel weighing possible West Bank annexation, officials say

With Britain, Australia, and Canada’s recognition, the prospect of a Palestinian state received a symbolic boost.

Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal strongly back two-state solution amid Gaza carnage

In a resolution passed by a 157-8 vote, with the United States and Israel among those voting no, and seven abstentions, the Assembly expressed "unwavering support, in accordance with international law, for the two-state solution of Israel and Palestine."