France, along with 14 other countries, has signed a declaration suggesting a potential wave of future recognitions of Palestinian statehood. The declaration, known as the New York Call and published by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, emphasizes that the signatories have either already recognized Palestine or are positively considering such recognition, such as Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. France's President Emmanuel Macron recently confirmed that recognition would come "in the near future."

The declaration includes both countries that have already recognized Palestine and others that may do so soon based on the "two-state solution". Among the signatories that have not yet extended formal recognition are Andorra, Australia, Canada, Finland, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Portugal, and San Marino. Countries that have already recognized Palestine include Iceland, Ireland, Malta, Norway, Slovenia, and Spain. 

Background on New York Call

The New York Call was launched at a United Nations conference on the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian issue, co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France. It reaffirms global support for a "two-state solution" amid the genocide in Gaza.

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The declaration calls for immediate collective action to end the war in Gaza and create a just and lasting peace. It stresses the need for international guarantees to implement the "two-state solution", including the unification of Gaza and the West Bank under the Palestinian Authority. It supports the Palestinian Authority's policy of "One State, One Government, One Law, One Gun" and outlines a disarmament and reintegration process to follow a ceasefire.

Endorsed by a broad coalition, including Turkey, France, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Norway, Qatar, Senegal, Spain, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the Arab League, the declaration also advocates full UN membership for Palestine, urging support for international legal bodies like the ICC and ICJ, and encouraging countries to join the genocide case filed by South Africa against "Israel".

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Global reactions

The push for recognition has sparked a spectrum of international responses. UK Labour leader Keir Starmer announced that the UK would recognize Palestine in September unless "Israel" takes substantive steps toward ending the war on Gaza and commits to a ceasefire and peace process. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump criticized the move, warning that it could be seen as rewarding Hamas.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed support for the "two-state solution", stating that recognition should align with facilitating a breakthrough in negotiations. "What we’re looking at is the circumstances where recognition will advance the objective of the creation of two states," Albanese said. Similarly, Canadian media reported that Prime Minister Mark Carney is also considering recognition, with a cabinet meeting on the Middle East scheduled.

'Israel's' opposition to the recognition drive

"Israel's" ambassador to the UN condemned the declaration, accusing the signatory countries of "legitimizing terrorism".

"While our hostages are languishing in Hamas terror tunnels in Gaza, these countries choose to engage in hollow statements instead of investing their efforts in their release," he said, completely sidelining the Gaza death toll that has now surpassed 60,000.