"I will make the solemn announcement at the United Nations General Assembly in September," President Macron said.

Trump on Friday dismissed Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state — a gentler response than sharp condemnation from Marco Rubio and other top Republicans, who blasted the move.

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

Experts say President Emmanuel Macron’s decision could pressure other European countries to follow and may lead Hamas to take a harder line in ceasefire talks.

French President Emmanuel Macron shared a letter addressed to the leader of the Palestinian Authority on Thursday, citing a need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will recognise Palestinian statehood, drawing angry rebukes from Israel and the United States and opening the door for other major nations to perhaps follow suit.

The announcement sets France apart from the United States and most of its close allies, and could cause friction with President Trump.

"The humanitarian catastrophe that we are witnessing in Gaza must end now," a joint statement from the three countries reads.