The Zionist regime protested the conference on establishing an independent Palestinian state.
World leaders and dignitaries supported the recognition of the state of Palestine at a UN meeting in New York on Monday, sparking a new wave of diplomatic declarations.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced his country would recognize Palestine, saying the move could maintain hope and political balance for advancing a two-state solution; he proposed reopening the French embassy on the condition of reforms, a ceasefire, and the release of all hostages.
Several European countries, including Luxembourg, Malta, Belgium, and Monaco, also joined the more than three-quarters of the assembly that have already recognized Palestine. Britain, Canada, and Australia had previously announced they would join the recognition process. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also spoke at the meeting.
The United States and Israel boycotted Monday’s meeting, and the Israeli permanent representative said the Tel Aviv government would consider how to respond after the prime minister’s return. Full UN membership requires the approval of the Security Council, over which the United States has a veto on.
The historical context for a two-state solution dates back to the Oslo Accords of 1993, but the negotiation process has effectively stalled, with no serious talks since 2014. While some governments saw the move as symbolic and of little impact on the situation on the ground, others saw it as an urgent measure to prevent the possibility of a two-state solution fading away.
Germany and Italy were among the major European countries that have so far shown limited willingness to take similar action. Israeli officials have warned that they are considering options such as annexing parts of the West Bank or taking bilateral measures against France; experts say any annexation could also jeopardize the benefits of normalization with some Arab countries.
In light of the escalation of Israeli military operations in Gaza, local authorities have announced the death toll of Palestinians at more than 65,000; the recent diplomatic developments have taken place amid growing concerns about the continuing humanitarian crisis and the need for a political plan to end the conflict.