France’s announcement to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September has drawn strong criticism from both the United States and Israel. Western Criticism US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the decision as “reckless” and said it legitimizes

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will officially recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session in September. The move positions France as the first G7 nation to extend formal recognition to Palestine, signaling a significant shift in Western diplomatic engagement with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced an additional €65 billion in military spending over the next two years. The funding aims to strengthen France’s armed forces in response to rising global threats and increasing instability in Europe and beyond. Addressing the nation, Macron said, “Europe must take responsibility for its own defence,” stressing that a […]

In a rare joint diplomatic rebuke, the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Canada have warned Israel against what they described as “egregious” military actions in Gaza. The statement, issued on May 20, 2025, underscores rising global concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis and possible violations of international law. Joint Statement Condemns

Egypt has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron’s call to halt the export of arms to Israel, citing concerns over the Israeli military’s violations of international law and humanitarian norms in Gaza and Lebanon. This development comes amid rising tensions and increased civilian casualties in both conflict zones, with many of the victims reported to be […]