In Palestine a major win for those seeking an end to the war and a better future for the besieged enclave. According to French media reports, France has announced that it is set to recognize Palestine as a state — becoming the first G7 nation to do so.
The Lowdown
Big news in France today as the government has confirmed what many suspected would happen. According to X, France is expected to formally declare Palestine a state next month during the UN General Assembly in New York. Confirmed by Macron on X, the news hasn’t sat well with the Americans or those in Israel both of which have sided with each other in the ongoing war.