France will officially recognize the state of Palestine, "true to its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East," Emmanuel Macron said.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the European Union is having “tough discussions” with Israel to help speed humanitarian and financial aid to Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza.

The US strongly opposes France's plan to recognize Palestine at the UN, labeling it 'Hamas propaganda.' French President Macron announced the decision, supporting a two-state solution without Hamas, aiming to encourage Arab states to recognize Israel.

French President Emanuel Macron said Thursday that France will recognize the State of Palestine, a largely symbolic move but one that puts a leading, global nation at odds with Israel’s

Israel will coordinate airdrops of aid into Gaza from foreign countries in the coming days, an Israeli security official confirmed to ABC News.

Ofer Calderon, held by Hamas for 484 days, joins Israel-Premier Tech at the Tour de France's final stage in Paris, fulfilling a promise made during his captivity and calling for the return of all hostages.

France has announced it will recognize the state of Palestine, a move that could shift discussions about the Middle East's future.

US President Donald Trump accused Hamas on Friday of not wanting to reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza as Israel said it would explore "alternative options" to rescue hostages after negotiations collapsed.