India, July 25 -- In another upset for Israel, France announced it is working towards the formal recognition of the state of Palestine.

Taking to X on Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron declared that France will formally recognise the state of Palestine in September during the United Nations General Assembly.

"In keeping with its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognise the State of Palestine," Macron said.

France's decision to recognise Palestine comes amid European anger towards the ongoing war in Gaza and Israeli actions. This move also comes after France, the UK, Australia, Canada and other key Israeli allies issued a joint statement condemning aid restric...