Macron recognizes Palestinian state at UN summit, sparking backlash from Israel and Western allies.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (September 22, 2025) recognised a Palestinian state, leading a U.N. summit that already spurred other Western governments to take the landmark step that has infuriated Israel.
"The time for peace has come, as we are just moments away from no longer being able to seize it," Mr. Macron told the summit.
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