NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Dnn Post) — French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that as many as 10 countries will formally recognize a Palestinian state based on the pre-1967 borders—what he described as “a new diplomatic wave.
Macron has framed the recognition as a “new wave” of diplomacy
Macron made the statement on the sidelines of high-level meetings at the United Nations General Assembly, where France formally recognized Palestine earlier this week.
His comments suggest Paris is actively coordinating with other countries to follow suit.
“We expect around ten countries to join this new wave of recognition in favor of Palestine on the 1967 borders,” Macron told reporters, emphasizing that this is part of an effort to keep alive the vision of two states living side by side in peace.
France’s recognition comes when The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal all officially recognized Palestine this week. per Reuters
What is pushing this recognition and who is joining?
The recent wave of recognition is linked to deep frustration over the stalled peace process and the mounting humanitarian need in Gaza.
Diplomatically, supporters argue that international recognition would help pressure Israel to halt settlement expansion and commit to meaningful negotiations.
France has already secured recognition from several EU partners, including Luxembourg, Belgium, Malta, and Monaco, alongside its own.
Macron’s plan aims to expand that core group to a group of ten additional countries in the coming weeks. according to AP
Although Macron did not name all the countries expected, media reports suggest he is reaching out to European, Arab, and South Asian countries that are already sympathetic to the Palestinian cause. In recent months,
French officials have been lobbying other EU states to move forward with recognition, casting the move as part of a broader strategy tied to a post-war roadmap.
However, not all European capitals are on board. Germany and Italy have been cautious, citing concerns about timing and potential diplomatic setbacks.
Reaction And Pressure
Israel responded sharply. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the move saying that it is rewarding a “terrorism” and reiterated that a Palestinian state would never be allowed to exist.
Some of his government ministers have called for accelerating the annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank. reported by Washington post
Palestinian officials have hailed the French decision and the broad move as a diplomatic victory.
The Palestinian Authority has expressed hope that the growing recognition will offset Israeli pressure and strong international support for the government.
Macron’s initiative underscores a shift in the diplomatic balance. Recognition of Palestine has long been a hallmark of many countries; what is new is this coordinated move, recently anchored by a major Western power.
By linking recognition to the 1967 lines, the initiative reinforces the internationally accepted negotiating framework.
It also suggests a strategy: use momentum to isolate dissent and force new engagement. Watch macron full speech at United Nations
