France Likely to Become First G7 Country to Recognize Palestine as a State

France is preparing to officially recognise Palestine as an independent state, making it the first country in the G7 group (which includes powerful nations like the US, UK, and Germany) to take this big step.This move comes at a time when the Israel-Palestine conflict has worsened, especially after the Gaza war that began in October 2023. Over 38,000 people, mostly Palestinians, have died so far. Countries across the world are calling for peace and a two-state solution — where both Israel and Palestine can exist as separate countries.

French President Emmanuel Macron had already spoken about this idea in May, and now it looks like France will take action. If France does this, it will follow the path of Ireland, Spain, and Norway, who recognised Palestine earlier in 2024. France’s recognition could also pressure other Western countries to do the same. Many believe it would help push for peace talks and show support for the Palestinian people, who have suffered for decades.

However, Israel strongly opposes this move. It says that countries recognising Palestine are encouraging terrorism and ignoring Israel’s right to defend itself. Meanwhile, the French government says they are still carefully looking at the situation but are serious about promoting peace, justice, and human rights in the region.If confirmed, this step will be a historic shift in France’s foreign policy and a major moment in the international conversation about Palestinian statehood.