Archive · 11 Jun 2025
France Receives Palestinian Reform Pledge Ahead of Conference
France is considering supporting Palestine and might recognize it as a country.
President Macron of France got a letter from Palestinian President Abbas, where he disagreed with Hamas's attack and wants all hostages freed.
Abbas also promised changes, stating Hamas won't rule Gaza anymore and must give up its weapons.
Hamas officials disagree with Abbas, saying he doesn't represent everyone.
Israel doesn't want the Palestinian Authority involved in Gaza and opposes recognizing Palestine.
France secured reform commitments from the Palestinian Authority.
President Macron received a letter from Mahmoud Abbas condemning the October 7 Hamas attack.
Abbas pledged that Hamas will no longer rule Gaza and must give up its weapons.
Hamas officials stated Abbas lacks legitimacy to speak about the resistance's arms.
France and Saudi Arabia are co-hosting a conference from June 17-20 to discuss recognition of Palestine.
- Who
- France and the Palestinian Authority
- What
- France received commitments from the Palestinian Authority to reform ahead of a conference where France may back recognition of an independent Palestinian state.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Paris
- Why
- To organize an international conference with Saudi Arabia to discuss recognition of Palestine.
Hamas
Palestinian Authority
Role of Hamas in Gaza
Hamas
Abbas has no legitimacy to speak about the resistance’s arms.
Palestinian Authority
Abbas has pledged reforms and commitment to disarming Hamas in Gaza.
Recognition of Palestinian Statehood
Hamas
Hamas does not support this position.
Palestinian Authority
France is leaning towards recognizing a Palestinian state.
- Palestinian President
- Mahmoud Abbas
- French President
- Emmanuel Macron
- Hamas Attack Date
- October 7, 2023
- PA Control Area
- West Bank
- Conference Host Countries
- France and Saudi Arabia
- Conference Dates
- June 17-20
