Why Macron’s Recognition Move Is Significant – OpEd

France Ramps Up Action After Palestine Recognition With Massive Aid Drop And Ceasefire Push | Video

France has launched an airdrop mission delivering 40 tonnes of emergency food aid into Gaza, in a dramatic response to an escalating famine crisis in the embattled Strip. Each of the four flights carried 10 tonnes of supplies, Foreign Minister Jean‑Noël Barrot confirmed—though he warned the gesture remains “insufficient.” Barrot and President Macron demanded that Israel quickly reopen air, land, and sea routes to allow unhindered aid access, calling current conditions “absolutely intolerable.” A recent WHO report showed that since July, 5,000 children under five have been treated for acute malnutrition, and at least 63 have died of starvation. The move follows weeks of humanitarian pauses and airdrops by allies including Jordan, the UAE, Germany, and the UK—but global agencies warn only sustained land convoys can truly meet the desperate needs. Against the backdrop of rising international pressure and US envoy visits, France’s action adds fresh urgency to the crisis. #FranceAidGaza #GazaFamine #HumanitarianAirdrop #JeanNoelBarrot #Macron #OpenAidCorridors #WHOReport #ChildMalnutrition #GazaCrisis #IsraelAidRestrictions #HumanitarianAccess #JordanUAEFlights #GermanyAid #UKAidDrop #FamineInGaza #StarvationDeaths #CeasefirePressure #GlobalAidPush #LandRoutesNeeded #UrgentRelief ~GR.124~HT.408~

TSUNAMI TO STRIKE FRANCE: Macron Issues TSUNAMI WARNING After 8.8 Quake ROCKS Russia |France on EDGE

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake—now ranked as the sixth strongest in history—has struck Eastern Russia, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific. French President Emmanuel Macron issued an emergency warning for French Polynesia, mobilizing government forces and urging residents to follow safety protocols. France and parts of the U.S. Pacific coast are on high alert. Reports confirm fatalities in Japan, while Hawaii beaches remain crowded despite imminent danger. The world watches as this natural disaster unfolds with devastating force. #TsunamiWarning #RussiaEarthquake #PacificTsunami #Hawaii #Surfers #NaturalDisaster #Kamchatka #Earthquake2025 #SeismicActivity #USWestCoast #EvacuationAlert #HighWaves #DisasterPreparedness #BreakingNews #Megaquake #TsunamiSurge #TsunamiFootage #JapanTsunami #PacificAlert #DoctorHeroes #StaySafe #TsunamiEvacuation #HawaiiNews #CaliforniaAlert #AlaskaAlert #OregonAlert #QuakeNews #GlobalAlert #NatureUnleashed #AFP #TsunamiWatch

France & Saudi Arabia LEAD efforts for Palestinian Statehood | ‘2-State Solution’ in focus at the UN

France and Saudi Arabia are spearheading a new diplomatic push for Palestinian statehood, co-hosting a UN summit on July 28 in New York. President Macron announced France will officially recognize Palestine in September, a move hailed as “game-changing.” Dozens of nations are expected to attend, though Israel and the U.S. will boycott. European momentum for recognition is building amid Gaza war fatigue. Analysts see the conference as a major challenge to Israeli annexation efforts and U.S.-led diplomacy. #PalestineStatehood #TwoStateSolution #Macron #Trump #Netanyahu #SaudiArabia #MohammedBinSalman #MBS #SaudiDiplomacy #UNSummit #MiddleEastPeace #FrancePalestine #GazaCrisis #ParisRiyadhInitiative #PalestinianRecognition #IsraelPalestine #UNDiplomacy #PeaceTalks #KeirStarmer #GlobalDiplomacy #GameChanger #PalestineAtUN #MiddleEastUpdate #MacronSpeech #EuropeanShift ~HT.410~ED.420~GR.125~

Macron 'Sides' with Hamas Against Trump & 'Bibi' — Marks France's Official Entry in Middle East War

In a move that has sent shockwaves through global diplomacy, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to officially recognize a Palestinian state — a decision seen by critics as aligning with Hamas and directly challenging the United States and former President Donald Trump. Macron’s declaration comes amid growing international outrage over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and escalating tensions in the Middle East. Is France entering the Middle East war? What does this mean for NATO, Israel, and the broader West? From failed Western coordination to rising pressure inside France, this is the story behind Macron’s explosive pivot — and the global consequences it could unleash. Stay tuned for full analysis, exclusive footage, and expert commentary. #Macron #FranceVsIsrael #PalestineRecognition #MiddleEastCrisis #Hamas #Trump #Gaza #IsraelPalestine #WorldWar3 #BreakingNews ~PR.274~HT.408~ED.103~

Hamas Releases BONE-CHILLING VIDEO of Hostage Evyatar David; ‘Before-and-After’ Images Spark Outrage

Hamas has released a bone-chilling video of Israeli hostage Evyatar David, showing haunting 'before-and-after' footage that has ignited global outrage. The shocking visuals highlight the deteriorated condition of the young hostage, sparking renewed calls for humanitarian intervention. As international pressure mounts, Israel accuses Hamas of psychological warfare while families of the captives demand urgent action. #HamasHostage #EvyatarDavid #GazaCrisis #IsraelHamasWar #HostageVideo #BeforeAndAfter #PsychologicalWarfare #GazaConflict #IsraelNews #HumanRights #MiddleEastCrisis #WarCrimes #IDFResponse #FreeTheHostages #GazaStrip ~PR.152~HT.408~ED.194~

Germany's FM says Berlin has responsibility to prevent Israel's international isolation

Germany's FM says Berlin has responsibility to prevent Israel's international isolation Germany, traditionally a staunch ally of Israel, has been increasingly critical of Israel’s actions in Gaza. But while it has insisted that Israel must do more to increase aid supplies, Wadephul addressed his appeal to end the war primarily to Hamas. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/01/germanys-fm-says-berlin-has-responsibility-to-prevent-israels-international-isolation Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Hamas Releases Captured IDF Soldier's CHILLING Plea for Food, Water; Blames IDF's Op Gideon Chariots

In a harrowing video released by Saraya Al-Quds, Hamas' military wing, captured IDF soldier Ron Breslavsky makes a chilling plea for food and water, revealing the brutal conditions of his nearly two-year captivity in Gaza. Emaciated and visibly distressed, Breslavsky blames Israel's Operation Gideon Chariots for the suffering endured by both hostages and Gazan civilians. His emotional message highlights starvation, medical neglect, and the mental toll of war—accusing Israeli leadership of abandoning its own. #Hamas #IDFSoldier #GazaHostage #RonBreslavsky #OperationGideon #IsraelGazaWar #WarCrimes #PrisonerPlea #HumanitarianCrisis #MiddleEastConflict #GazaCrisis #StarvationInGaza #WarFootage #HostageVideo #WarToll Also Read Israel's Troop Presence in Gaza Complicates Ceasefire Negotiations with Hamas :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-troops-gaza-complicates-truce-talks-011-7796581.html?ref=DMDesc Hamas Leader Muhammad Sinwar Killed In Israel's Air Strike :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/hamas-leader-muhammad-sinwar-killed-in-israels-air-strike-4156915.html?ref=DMDesc Hamas Releases US-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander Ahead of Trump’s Middle East Visit :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/hamas-releases-us-israeli-hostage-edan-alexander-ahead-of-trump-s-middle-east-visit-4151571.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~HT.408~ED.194~GR.124~

Trump Demands Hamas SURRENDER & Release Hostages for Ceasefire in Gaza as Witkoff meets Netanyahu

Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Hamas: “Surrender and release the hostages” or face continued starvation in Gaza. Amid mounting criticism of Israel’s war strategy and stalled hostage talks, Trump shifted his tone—demanding Hamas end resistance to stop the humanitarian crisis. As Netanyahu meets U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, discussions center on reviving negotiations via Qatar and Egypt. With annexation being floated as a fallback, the situation remains tense, and U.S.-backed aid efforts face scrutiny for failing to ease suffering. #TrumpVsHamas #GazaCrisis #HostageTalks #Netanyahu #WitkoffMission #MiddleEastTensions #GazaWar #HumanitarianCrisis #HamasUltimatum #GazaStarvation #TrumpStatement #IsraelHamasWar #AidUnderFire #QatarMediation #USIsraelRelations #BreakingNews #GazaBlockade #GazaFamine #WitkoffInJerusalem #PeaceStalemate #AnnexationThreat #TrumpMiddleEast #HamasResistance #GazaAidFail #USPolicyShift #HostagesInGaza #GazaNegotiations Also Read They Can Take Their Dead Economies Down Together: Donald Trump Slams India, Russia :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/they-can-take-their-dead-economies-down-together-donald-trump-slams-india-russia-7816541.html?ref=DMDesc After Tariffs, Trump Administration Sanctions 6 Indian Companies For Trading With Iran :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/after-tariffs-trump-administration-sanctions-6-indian-companies-for-trading-with-iran-011-7816493.html?ref=DMDesc Maybe, Pakistan Will Sell Oil To India Someday: Trump After Striking Deal With Islamabad :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/maybe-pakistan-will-sell-oil-to-india-someday-trump-after-striking-deal-with-islamabad-011-7816471.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.420~HT.408~

Shadow minister says Palestine recognition 'unlikely'

A shadow minister has said the government's recognition of Palestine as an independent state is unlikely to happen. Keir Starmer said he would recognise the state if Hamas surrendered power. Shadow chancellor of Duchy of Lancaster Alex Burghart said: "Hamas is not about to lay down it's weapons and go quietly into the night. I just think this is nonsense really." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Yemenis Flood Sana'a In Mass Protest Against US-Israel Genocide In Gaza,Demand Justice For Palestine

In a powerful display of unity and outrage, hundreds of thousands of Yemenis marched through the streets of Sana'a for the latest “million-man” rally in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The rally, held amid the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign in Gaza, turned the Yemeni capital into a sea of Palestinian flags and anti-imperialist slogans. Protesters condemned what they described as a genocide against Gaza’s population, holding the United States and Israel fully responsible. Demonstrators chanted calls for resistance, waved banners, and pledged continued support for Palestine until the bombardment ends. This weekly mobilization reflects not only political defiance but also deep-rooted solidarity from Yemen’s population, many of whom have suffered years of war and siege themselves. With each passing week, Yemen’s message to the world grows louder: Gaza is not alone. The rally signals mounting pressure on Arab leaders and global powers to act against the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. #Yemen #Gaza #Palestine #FreePalestine #MillionManMarch #SanaaProtest #USIsraelGenocide #GazaUnderAttack #GazaSolidarity #StopTheGenocide #ProtestForPalestine #ArabSolidarity #YemenForGaza #PalestineWillBeFree #EndIsraeliApartheid #StandWithPalestine #NoMoreWar #JusticeForGaza #GazaProtests #MiddleEastNews ~HT.318~ED.103~GR.125~

Keir Starmer announces support for small businesses

Keir Starmer has announced plans to stabilise business rates and allow easier access to loans in a bid to support small businesses. In a speech delivered in Wiltshire on Thursday, the prime minister said 38 businesses are forced to shut every day due to late payments, costing the economy "£11bn per year". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

U.S Slaps Sanctions on Palestinian Officials as UK-France Move to Recognize Statehood - Announcement

The U.S. State Department has imposed visa sanctions on senior officials from the Palestinian Authority and the PLO, citing violations of UN resolutions and continued support for terrorism. This comes as the U.K. and France announce plans to recognize Palestinian statehood at the upcoming UN General Assembly, escalating tensions across the Middle East. Israeli leadership has condemned these moves, calling them dangerous to peace and regional stability. Here's a breakdown of the diplomatic storm now brewing. #USSanctions #Palestine #Israel #UN #MiddleEastCrisis #MarcoRubio #KeirStarmer #EmmanuelMacron #Netanyahu #Gaza #PLO #Diplomacy #WorldPolitics ~HT.318~ED.103~PR.274~GR.124~

Portugal to consult major parties and president about Palestinian state recognition, PM says

Portugal to consult major parties and president about Palestinian state recognition, PM says Some 144 of the UN’s 193 member states recognise Palestine as a state, including most of the global south but only a handful of the 27 European Union member countries do. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/31/portugal-to-consult-major-parties-and-president-about-palestinian-state-recognition-pm-say Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Canada’s Hypocrisy Exposed! Secretly supplied weapons to Israel; now plans to recognise Palestine

A shocking new report reveals Canada has secretly supplied weapons to Israel amid the Gaza conflict, contradicting its stated export freeze. Activist researchers traced at least 13 arms-linked flights from Toronto, many via civilian carriers like Air Canada and Lufthansa. Items shipped included F-35 parts, radar gear, and ammunition. Elbit Systems is identified as a major recipient. The exposé surfaces just as PM Mark Carney announces recognition of Palestine, admitting Israeli settlement expansions have rendered negotiations "no longer tenable." #CanadaIsrael #Palestine #ArmsExports #GazaGenocide #CanadianHypocrisy #ElbitSystems #MilitaryLeaks #DoubleStandards #HumanRights #CarneySpeech #WeaponShipments #TorontoFlights #CivilianFlightsUsed #IsraelCanadaTies #ExposeCanada #WarProfiteering #F35Parts #RadarExports #WestBank #MiddleEastCrisis #ActivistReport #GazaUnderAttack #InternationalLaw #DefenceDeals #BreakingNews #CanadaPolitics #CanadianComplicity Also Read France's Recognition of Palestine Could Influence Future Middle East Dynamics :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/france-recognition-state-palestine-middle-east-dynamics-011-7810889.html?ref=DMDesc Israel And Syria Agree To ceasefire: US Ambassador To Turkey :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-and-syria-agree-to-ceasefire-us-ambassador-to-turkey-011-7805781.html?ref=DMDesc ‘She Used Me for Money’: Israeli Father’s Struggle to See Daughters After Gokarna Rescue :: https://www.oneindia.com/bengaluru/she-used-me-for-money-israeli-father-s-struggle-to-see-daughters-after-gokarna-rescue-011-7804789.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.420~HT.408~GR.122~

Child survives drone bullet to head as death toll climbs in Gaza

Child survives drone bullet to head as death toll climbs in Gaza A young girl received emergency care in Gaza City after being shot in the head by a bullet reportedly fired from an Israeli drone. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/01/child-survives-drone-bullet-to-head-as-death-toll-climbs-in-gaza Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

Trump’s Envoy Steve Witkoff Enter Gaza to Inspect Aid Amid Escalating Crisis and Chaos on the Ground

In a bold and controversial move, U.S. President Donald Trump is sending his special envoy Steve Witkoff and Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee into Gaza on August 1 to inspect humanitarian aid distribution. The White House says the visit aims to secure better access to food and supplies for Gazan civilians and to witness the devastation firsthand. The decision comes amid mounting international criticism and deepening conflict in the region. Will this trip change the U.S. approach to the crisis? #Gaza #Trump #SteveWitkoff #MikeHuckabee #MiddleEastCrisis #USPolitics #HumanitarianAid #BreakingNews #WhiteHouse #Israel #Palestine #AidMission #USForeignPolicy #GazaCrisis #NewsUpdate Also Read Challenges in Delivering Food Aid to Gaza Amid Eased Blockade and Ongoing Violence :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/why-food-is-not-reaching-people-in-gaza-011-7817537.html?ref=DMDesc Israel's Troop Presence in Gaza Complicates Ceasefire Negotiations with Hamas :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-troops-gaza-complicates-truce-talks-011-7796581.html?ref=DMDesc Israel PM Netanyahu Faces Anger, And Tears In First Visit To Nir Oz Since Oct 7 Gaza Massacre :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/benjamin-netanyahu-visits-nir-oz-kibbutz-near-gaza-strip-011-7791019.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~GR.124~PR.274~ED.346~

Slovenia Break Ranks:1st EU Nation to BAN All Arms to Israel Amid Gaza War—Europe Against Netanyahu?

Slovenia has made history as the first EU country to impose a full ban on arms imports, exports, and transit to Israel amid the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Prime Minister Robert Golob boldly declared that responsible nations must act—even if it means stepping ahead of others to uphold international law. This move exposes the European Union’s failure to take concrete measures against Israel’s blockade and ongoing war crimes, which have killed over 60,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children. As Slovenia plans further sanctions, will other EU countries follow and challenge Israel’s brutal military campaign? Dive into this explosive shift in European policy and the mounting pressure on Israel’s government. #Slovenia #Israel #GazaCrisis #EU #ArmsBan #WarCrimes #HumanRights #Palestine #MiddleEastConflict #InternationalLaw #RobertGolob #StopTheWar #GlobalPolitics Also Read Thailand and Cambodia Agree On Ceasefire After Deadly Border Clashes :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/thailand-and-cambodia-agree-on-ceasefire-after-deadly-border-clashes-7812189.html?ref=DMDesc India Issues Travel Advisory As Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes Turn Deadly :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/india-issues-travel-advisory-as-thailand-cambodia-border-clashes-turn-deadly-7811161.html?ref=DMDesc Who Is Wilawan Emsawat? Thai Woman Who Honey Trapped Monks, Then Blackmailed Them With Nudes :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/who-is-wilawan-emsawat-thai-woman-who-honey-trapped-monks-then-blackmailed-them-with-nudes-7805629.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~HT.408~ED.103~GR.125~

Bibi’s Chilling Gaza Plan Revealed! Netanyahu Secretly Plotting to ‘RELOCATE’ Palestinians?| Details

A shocking new report claims Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is secretly negotiating with at least five countries to relocate thousands of Palestinians from Gaza under a so-called “voluntary migration” plan. The controversial strategy, allegedly backed by far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, is being framed by Israeli officials as a humanitarian solution—but critics warn it amounts to ethnic cleansing. #NetanyahuGazaPlan #GazaRelocation #GazaRelocationPlan #NetanyahuStatement #GazaCeasefire #NetanyahuGazaAttack #TrumpNetanyahu2025 #GazaCrisis #NetanyahuRelocationPlot #GazaUnderSiege #ControversialRelocation #GazaStarvation #GazaCeasefireDeal #MiddleEastTensions #NetanyahuExposed ~ED.420~HT.408~