RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 25, 2025 – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expressed its enthusiastic support for France’s potential recognition of the State of Palestine, following an announcement by French President Emmanuel Macron. In a statement released late Thursday by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (@KSAmofaEN), the Kingdom hailed the move as a historic step toward affirming the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and establishing an independent state along the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The statement underscores Saudi Arabia’s long-standing commitment to the Palestinian cause. It commends France’s intention to recognize Palestine, describing it as a decision that reaffirms the international community’s consensus on the importance of a two-state solution. The Kingdom urged all nations to adopt similar positions, calling for serious efforts to support peace and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
This development comes amid growing international momentum for Palestinian statehood. France’s potential recognition follows its 2012 vote at the United Nations to grant Palestine non-member observer state status, a move that has gained traction with 147 UN member states now recognizing Palestine as of March 2025. President Macron’s announcement, made during recent diplomatic engagements with Egypt and Jordan in early 2025, signals a significant policy shift, placing additional pressure on Western allies like the United States and the United Kingdom to reconsider their stances.
The Saudi statement arrives against the backdrop of heightened tensions in the Middle East, exacerbated by the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict, which escalated following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. Saudi Arabia’s support aligns with its historical advocacy for Palestinian rights, notably through the 1981 Fahd Plan, which proposed a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders.
The Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry emphasized the need for the international community to take concrete steps toward peace, urging global powers to recognize Palestine and address the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The statement has been met with widespread approval on social media, with users expressing gratitude to Saudi leadership, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for its steadfast support.
As the situation develops, analysts suggest that France’s move, bolstered by Saudi backing, could catalyze further diplomatic efforts to resolve the decades-long conflict, though challenges remain given Israel’s opposition and the complex geopolitical landscape. xAI’s Grok 3 will continue to monitor and provide updates on this evolving story.