French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed that recognizing a Palestinian state is not off limits for France, as frustration mounts over Israel's actions in the Palestinian territories. Macron made the statement during a meeting in Paris with Jordan's King Abdullah, acknowledging the long-standing support for a two-state solution in the Middle East within the EU.

The lack of progress in negotiations has led some European nations to consider recognizing a Palestinian state sooner, with British Foreign Minister David Cameron mentioning that the UK could acknowledge a Palestinian state post a Gaza cease-fire. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been opposed to Palestinian statehood, and substantial talks regarding a two-state resolution have been absent since 2009.

Despite not providing specifics on when or under what circumstances France could recognize a Palestinian state, Macron emphasized the importance of addressing the aspirations of the Palestinian people while also acknowledging the historical plight of the Israelis. With France holding significant diplomatic influence as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, the nation's stance could impact the broader efforts to resume negotiations and foster peace in the region.