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.

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

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.

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.

President Macron said France will formally announce Palestinian state recognition at the UN General Assembly, urging an immediate Gaza ceasefire and humanitarian aid.

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

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France's highest court ruled on Friday that an arrest warrant for former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was invalid as it was issued when he was still in office, but said a new warrant can now be issued as he is no longer a sitting head of state.

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