Major topics of the Ministry France's diplomatic and humanitarian response in the Middle East Israel / Palestine Humanitarian action Human rights Date de mise en ligne le : March 09th 2026 Date of update: September 22nd 2026 Since the massacre of 7 October 2023 in Israel and the sudden deterioration of the humanitarian and security situation in Palestine, France has been working actively to meet the vital needs of the Palestinian population. Its humanitarian response aims to help those hardest hit by the bombardments, the destruction of homes and civilian infrastructure, the saturation of any healthcare services which remain operational and the lack of access to drinking water, food and other essentials (e.g. fuel). As the economic and security situation in the West Bank has also seriously deteriorated since the start of the war in Gaza, France has also stepped up its humanitarian work in the area. Philémon Henry/MEAE Understanding France’s recognition of the State of Palestine New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution United Nations High-Level International Conference - New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State solution France’s humanitarian action in Palestine France has made significant efforts to address the vital needs of the Palestinian people. Israel and Palestine: France’s position in eight points France considers that the conflict can only be resolved through the solution of two States living side by side in peace and security, in accordance with international law. Paris Call for the Two-State Solution At the initiative of the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, Israeli and Palestinian peacebuilders came together in Paris on... Joint statements, communiqués and remarks Situation in Palestine