French President Emmanuel Macron announced the creation of a joint Franco-Palestinian committee to draft a new constitution for the State of Palestine, following landmark talks with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas at the Élysée Palace.
The initiative marks a pivotal step toward consolidating Palestinian governance, with Macron stating: “We decided together to establish a joint committee for the consolidation of the state of Palestine. It will contribute to drawing up a new constitution, a draft of which President Abbas presented to me.” Abbas echoed the commitment, agreeing to its “swift establishment.”
This follows France’s formal recognition of Palestine in September 2025, joining Belgium, the UK, Portugal, Canada, Australia, and others—bringing global recognitions to 156 nations. The move aligns with the two-state solution, aiming for a “democratic and sovereign Palestinian state living in peace and security alongside Israel.”
French President Macron says France and Palestine will form a committee to address legal, constitutional and institutional issues toward “the consolidation of the State of Palestine.”
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The leaders also addressed the fragile US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, effective October 10 under President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan after two years of war that killed over 67,000 Palestinians. Trump anticipates an International Stabilisation Force in Gaza “very soon.” Discussions focused on PA reforms, elections within a year, Gaza reconstruction, and halting Israeli West Bank annexation—deemed a “red line” by Macron.
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Macron pledged €100 million in 2025 humanitarian aid for Gaza, urging urgent Israeli revenue transfers to avert PA insolvency. Abbas reaffirmed reforms, including ending anti-Israel incitement in textbooks and halting payments to prisoners.
Israel’s Paris embassy condemned the meeting on X, accusing Abbas of “manipulating France” and funding “pay-for-slay” via French aid. Macron’s office emphasized the committee’s role in “finalizing conditions for such a State of Palestine.”
As the ceasefire holds tenuously amid violations, this partnership signals renewed momentum for Palestinian state-building and regional stability.
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