Nigeria, Aug. 19 -- On Thursday, July 24, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Paris will recognise Palestine as a state, citing the urgent need to end the war in Gaza. The declaration came amid mounting global concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in the territory. The conflict, which escalated sharply on October 7, 2023, has claimed thousands of lives and displaced countless others.

Macron's announcement drew sharply divided responses. Supporters hailed it as a bold step toward peace, while critics saw it as reckless and politically motivated. It is noteworthy that 147 of the 193 UN member states already recognise the State of Palestine. Countries such as Spain, Norway, Slovenia, Ireland, and China are among t...