Macron: France to recognize Palestine as a state

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state, ending months of speculation and adding to the list of European countries that have made such a move.

Macron said in a post on X that he will make the announcement at the United Nations General Assembly in September. He said the move is in line with France’s “commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East,” and he demanded a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages from the…