Recognition without the preconditions of real statehood is not a shortcut to peace, it is a long road to unintended, ...

After decades of inaction and frozen negotiations, the issue of an independent Palestinian state living in peace with Israel ...

Canada has joined France and Britain in announcing plans to recognize a Palestinian state in September as international ...

Experts say President Emmanuel Macron’s decision could pressure other European countries to follow and may lead Hamas to take a harder line in ceasefire talks.

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will recognize Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza ...

The announcements reflect deep frustrations with Israel’s conduct in Gaza and in the occupied West Bank, experts say.

France and the United Kingdom also made statements this month about recognizing a Palestinian state in September at the U.N.

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

The recent push by several countries to recognize a state of Palestine is largely symbolic, but it carries diplomatic and ...

Hostage families and freed captive Emily Damari criticize Britain and France for moves to recognize a Palestinian state while ...

France has long backed a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine based on the 1967 borders, although the Elysee source said that the French recognition would not specify the borders.

"I will make the solemn announcement at the United Nations General Assembly in September," President Macron said.