The Latest Breaking News from the Palestinian Authority

France followed the UK, Portugal, Canada and Australia in recognising Palestinian statehood, adding to the growing wave of countries officially recognising Palestine and sparking potential momentum for a two-state solution, which Israel resolutely opposes.

"We are convinced the recognition is the only solution that will allow Israel to live in peace," Macron said.

Recognition of Palestine from Canada, Australia comes in coordination with UK, ahead of UN General Assembly meeting.

The Albanese government on Sunday formally recognised Palestine as an independent state.

ANALYSIS: The former British PM is said to be offering to lead any interim government in Gaza for up to five years, but the proposal has yet to be shared with regional actors and may not be accepted by Israel, writes Bel Trew

Recognition of a Palestinian state is likely to dominate proceedings at the U.N. beginning Sept 23, 2025, when world leaders will gather for the annual general assembly.

Coordinated action is largely symbolic and aimed at preserving and nurturing the vision of a two-state solution

French President Emmanuel Macron says he welcomes the arrest this week in the occupied West Bank of a key Palestinian suspect in a 1982 terror attack in Paris, citing it as an example of “excellent cooperation” with the territory’s Palestinian Authority

France, the UK and Canada are expected to become the first G7 countries to recognise the state of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in late September, where Australia will also announce its recognition. Mahmoud Abbas, the leader of the Palestinian Authority, will not be present as he is banned…