French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will formally recognize a Palestinian state in September, making it the first Western member of the United Nations Security Council to do so. The decision follows failed attempts to secure support from allies such as Britain and Canada, who hesitated due to concerns about relations with the United States. Macron's move comes amid mounting domestic pressure and frustration over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as well as increasing diplomatic tensions with Israel and the United States. Despite criticism and warnings from Israeli leaders, Macron is pressing ahead, viewing recognition as both a symbolic gesture and a catalyst for regional reforms, with the formal announcement set to coincide with a United Nations conference in September.