The French president’s recognition of a Palestinian state tips the world diplomatic balance away from the U.S. and Israel.

France has called on the European Union to pressure Israel to agree to a two-state solution with the Palestinians, the latest escalation from France as it seeks an end to the deadly Gaza war days after pledging to recognise Palestine as a state.

The U.K. is the latest country to say it will recognize a Palestinian state — unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire. This comes as international pressure grows for Israel to address concerns of famine in Gaza.

The Palestinian authorities accused Israeli settlers of killing Mr Awdah Muhammad Hathaleen. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

France is calling on the European Union to pressure Israel to agree to a two-state solution with the Palestinians

Unlike his role model Charles de Gaulle, the French prime minister, Emmanuel Macron, always chooses the wrong time to act

Trump on Friday dismissed Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state — a gentler response than sharp condemnation from Marco Rubio and other top Republicans, who blasted the move.

Saudi Arabia and France are calling on U.N. member states to endorse a new declaration outlining concrete steps toward achieving a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. The seven-page document emerged from