French President Emmanuel Macron says his country will soon recognize a Palestinian state, a decision that was condemned by Israel. France would be the largest Western power to recognize a Palestinian state.

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

“What he says doesn’t matter,” Mr. Trump said of Mr. Macron’s announcement, speaking to reporters at the White House on Friday. “That statement doesn’t carry any weight.”

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