DEVELOPING: France Makes Historic Move, Recognizes Palestinian State Officially

Breaking News: France Recognizes Palestinian State Officially France has formally recognized a Palestinian state, becoming the latest country to take this step. President Emmanuel Macron announced the decision at the UN in New York. This move comes as part of a one-day summit hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, focused on finding a two-state solution to the conflict. The summit is attended by representatives from several countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Andorra, and San Marino, which are also expected to recognize Palestine. The recognition is seen as a significant development in international pressure on Israel over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and settlement building in the West Bank. However, Israel has expressed concerns that recognition would reward Hamas for its October 2023 attack on southern Israel. Over 65,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since the attack, according to Gaza's Hamas administration. The US, Germany, Italy, and other G7 states did not attend the summit. This decision is a major shift in France's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It remains to be seen how this will impact future negotiations and the overall situation on the ground. This is a developing story, with more information expected as it becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*