In September, international politics was once again pushed to the fore by the fierce games of Israel and France.The latest authoritative data show that by September 2025, 147 UN member states and observers countries/regions worldwide have recognized the State of Palestine.

France's decision to promote the recognition of the Palestinian state during the United Nations General Assembly triggered an extremely tough counter-measure threat from the Israeli government. "If you dare to recognize the state, take back your land in Jerusalem!" Became a hot topic on social networks.

France "rushes to the forefront"

French President Macron made a high-profile announcement that France will push for the formal recognition of the Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September. The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs subsequently issued a statement saying that this diplomatic breakthrough was not an impulse, but an inevitable choice of policy accumulation over the years. Paris stressed that coordination with EU member states and the international community has entered technical details, including drafting statements, assessing economic and security impacts, and coordinating multilateral actions.

European countries such as Spain, Ireland, Norway have previously recognized the State of Palestine, and the Portuguese government in late August also expressed its support for the position of France. at the EU level there is currently no unified resolution, but Belgium, Ireland, Spain and other "friends" have clearly stood up.

Germany has shown some reservations, but the overall atmosphere is turning toward France. Paris has repeatedly stressed that the move is aimed at promoting the ¡°two-country plan¡± to promote the Middle East peace process and respond to the continuing deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation in Gaza and the West Bank.

Israel¡¯s ¡°hard escalation¡±

France¡¯s move has made the Israeli government completely ¡°burn the pot¡±. Several mainstream Israeli media headlines have focused on high-level secret meetings in Jerusalem. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Saleh and other high-ranking officials urgently advertise France to release an unprecedented harsh warning.

The Israeli Foreign Ministry has made it clear that if France formally recognizes the State of Palestine, it will immediately consider terminating French special religious and historical territory rights in Jerusalem, including famous sites such as the Church of St. Anne, the Tomb of Kings, the Catholic Church and the Abghos Monastery.

According to the 19th century Ottoman agreements and international practices, these "French territories" have long enjoyed "permanent protection rights" and are actually managed by France. Senior Israeli government officials pointed out in several closed-door meetings that France's recognition of the Palestinian state has touched the bottom line of Israel's "survival security" and that all counter-options are "on the table." Recently, Israeli security agencies have intervened in relevant locations in a low-key manner many times, and the frequency of security patrols has increased significantly, ready to take back actual control at any time.

US, Arab World and Russia's Position

At this critical time, the U.S. State Department openly opposed France's individual action, arguing that the French plan was "too aggressive" and might aggravate the already complicated situation in the Middle East. The United States continues to veto Palestinian-related bills in the UN Security Council and maintains its traditional position.

Meanwhile, the Russian Foreign Ministry reiterated its support for the 1967 border-building program of the United Nations, and the Arab League, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and other countries collectively condemned the Israeli annexation program, stressing the need for peace in the Middle East for an equal dialogue within the framework of international law.

In mid-September, the European Parliament supported a symbolic resolution in support of France¡¯s recognition of Palestine, while China¡¯s Foreign Ministry called for global accountability for Israeli military actions, stressing the necessity of ensuring civilian safety and humanitarian relief.

¡°Diplomatic Card Office¡± Accelerated Escalation: New Variables in the Situation in Pakistan

In January, Israel launched Operation Iron Wall to accelerate the expansion of settlements in the West Bank. By September, many new settlements had started construction in the West Bank, tourists in areas such as the Mount of Olives had plummeted, and military and police patrols had been greatly strengthened. The Israeli government not only plans to shut down the French consulate in Jerusalem, but also marks all the coordinates of French property, ready to take physical control at any time.

The French embassy and related agencies have significantly improved security levels, and diplomatic telegrams are frequently exchanged. The Paris diplomatic team is intensely communicating with the EU and Arab countries to evaluate possible practical actions and responses from Israel.French diplomats have privately revealed that countermeasures have been prepared against possible ¡°hostile actions¡± by Israel, including the withdrawal of ambassadors and joint economic sanctions.

During the UN General Assembly, the French delegation arrived in new york with a full set of documents, ready to speak. The Israeli team repeatedly coordinated the details of the response at hotels near the venue. The U.S. Congress held simultaneous hearings to debate the international impact of France's recognition of Palestine. Saudi Arabia, Russia, China and other countries issued intensive statements, and the Arab League issued a communique collectively denouncing the Israeli threat.

¡°Jerusalem territory¡± becomes a diplomatic code

This time, Israel used France's religious and historical heritage in Jerusalem "as a diplomatic bargaining chip", which caused great controversy in international law and historical practices. Israeli experts pointed out that if Israel actually takes over these French territories, it will break through previous diplomatic practices and may intensify conflicts between Israel and Europe, the Arab world and even the United Nations.

The French side insisted that recognizing the Palestinian state was not aimed at Israel, but to create new opportunities for peace in the Middle East to promote the two-state solution.The French Foreign Minister has repeatedly reiterated that France will not yield on the Israeli security bottom line, but will not give up diplomatic responsibility for advancing the Israeli negotiations.

Although Britain and Germany are more cautious, the voice of support for French action within the EU has increased significantly.Belgium, Portugal, Sweden and other foreign ministries have publicly stated that ¡°political recognition¡± is an effective lever for pushing for negotiations in Pakistan.

The data also showed that in September, there were several mass demonstrations in France and across Europe in support of the establishment of a Palestinian state, while Israeli media continued to criticize France for "depleting its international position" and warned European countries "not to follow the wind."The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and the Secretary-General of the UAE have called for action through UN resolutions and multilateral mechanisms, stressing that the international community should jointly safeguard peace in the Middle East.

The ¡°Multiple Response¡± in France

While the French government is pushing for the recognition of Palestine, several ¡°proposals¡± have been drawn up. Internal documents show that France is prepared to recall its ambassador to Israel if necessary and coordinate unified sanctions and diplomatic statements with the EU. The French Foreign Ministry has repeatedly reiterated that recognizing the Palestinian state is not to isolate Israel, but to create conditions for the two-state program and regional peace.

Macron held several video conferences with major heads of state and foreign ministers of the European Union to ensure that their actions were in step. The French diplomatic team reached out to Arab countries to gather wider regional support. Although Germany is relatively cautious, it has not publicly opposed it under the strong promotion of France.

The European Commission, the European Parliament, the Arab League and the United Nations have repeatedly issued statements supporting the "two-state solution" led by Israel and France, emphasizing the need to stop the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and promote ceasefire and humanitarian assistance in Gaza. France is also preparing economic means to counter Israel's possible trade and investment retaliation, and at the same time actively uses the EU common foreign policy platform to win international public opinion and institutional support.

Global focus on the UN

On September 19, a French delegation arrived in New York and began intensive consultations with the European Union, the Arab Union and others. The Israeli diplomatic team accelerated the deployment of countermeasures to ensure the right to speak during the UN General Assembly. The U.S. Congress held a hearing and the European Parliament voted in favour of the French position. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Russia, China and other countries issued the latest statements demanding that Israel abide by international law and calls for a peaceful settlement of the conflict.

The diplomatic exchanges between Paris and Jerusalem have entered a stage of high-intensity confrontation. The French embassy, the French territory in Jerusalem and the French territory security have been fully upgraded. The Israeli engineering team has accelerated the construction of settlements on the West Bank, and the Militarization of the Olive Mountains and other areas has increased. The two sides have intense confrontations on multilateral platforms such as the United Nations, the EU, the AU and other, diplomatic friction has intensified, and the situation is highly tense.

Macron: Official announcement of recognition of Palestinian state

2025-09-20 20:10 ¡¤ Reference news