AhlulBayt News Agency: French President Emmanuel Macron faces significant obstacles in recognizing an independent Palestinian state due to pressure from Zionist lobbying groups.
Reuters reported that Macron is inclined toward recognizing Palestine as an independent state. French officials are evaluating this decision ahead of the UN conference, scheduled to be hosted jointly by Paris and Riyadh on June 17-20. The conference aims to define the roadmap for Palestinian statehood.
If Macron firmly follows through, France would become the first Western nation with a large Muslim and Jewish population to recognize Palestinian sovereignty. This move could encourage smaller countries critical of Israel to take similar action.
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide stated, "If France moves toward recognizing Palestine, several European nations will follow."
Macron’s stance has evolved amid escalating violence in Gaza and increasing attacks on West Bank residents by Israeli settlers. The growing crisis has intensified calls in Paris to act before the "Two-State Solution" collapses entirely.
Anne-Claire Legendre, Macron’s aide for West Asian affairs, said in a New York meeting on May 23, "We must move beyond rhetoric. The possibility of Palestinian statehood must be preserved through irreversible, tangible measures."
Reuters also reported that Zionist officials have sought to prevent what they call a "nuclear bomb" in France-Israel relations.
France’s recognition of Palestine as a sovereign nation—despite being one of Israel’s closest allies and a G7 member—is expected to provoke strong reactions from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
According to informed sources, Israel has threatened to limit intelligence-sharing with France and warned that Macron’s decision could complicate Paris’ regional strategies.
French officials assert that they will not be swayed by Israeli criticism or pressure to abandon their stance.
A senior French official stated, "If there is a moment to recognize Palestine, even symbolically, I believe that moment has arrived."
Experts suggest that France’s shift in position—amid global focus on Gaza—could be more of a political maneuver than a genuine initiative to support Palestinians.
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