French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the European Union is having “tough discussions” with Israel to help speed humanitarian and financial aid to Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza.

In a controversial move drawing criticism from Israel leaders and analysts, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state this September.

In a telephone conversation held on Sunday, Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and French President Emmanuel Macron ...