Analysts Say Recognition Is Insufficient
The recognition of the State of Palestine in European, especially French, policy is now seen as a gradual shift from a symbolic position to a move with genuine political substance, amid increased firmness regarding settlement activities and the situation on the ground. Although France officially announced its recognition of the State of Palestine in 2025 and condemned settlement practices, the practical measures it has taken have not changed much, as a gap remains between political rhetoric and actual implementation. France continues to sell arms to Israel and cooperate academically with it, and has not taken decisive actions such as imposing broad sanctions on settlers or halting settlement products, despite international warnings and legal decisions deeming the settlements illegal. Experts affirm that Europe's stance remains largely symbolic, and that a real solution requires stringent economic and diplomatic measures, amid widespread criticism of Europe's weak response to the escalation of settlement activity and the crimes of the occupation in the Palestinian territories.
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