The decision by the United Kingdom and France to recognize the State of Palestine marks a historic moment in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to BBC.
The unprecedented move by two major European powers, carrying considerable diplomatic risk, signals that the crisis has reached a critical point.
French President Emmanuel Macron, addressing the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Gaza, condemned both Israel and Hamas, stressing that “law must prevail over force.”
In coordination with the United Kingdom and with support from Saudi Arabia, Macron underscored efforts to preserve the two-state solution, which he warned is now on the verge of collapse. On Monday, the French president officially announced that France would recognize the State of Palestine.
However, analysts note that despite Europe’s bold step, the United States’ stance remains the decisive factor in shaping the future of Middle East diplomacy.
