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

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