This marks the first time a permanent UN Security Council member from the West (France) has moved to recognize Palestine, while simultaneously receiving backing from Russia - creating an unprecedented diplomatic alignment. The timing, following 59,000 casualties in Gaza, represents the deadliest conflict in the region's modern history, catalyzing this historic shift in Western policy toward Palestinian statehood.
Russia Backs France's Historic Palestinian State Recognition Push
📰 What Happened
Russia's Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov endorsed France's planned September 2025 UN recognition of Palestine, reaffirming Moscow's support for a two-state solution. France would become the first major Western power among 140+ countries recognizing Palestine. The announcement drew praise from Saudi Arabia and Spain but sharp criticism from Israel's Netanyahu, who called it a 'reward for terror.' The statement comes amid ongoing Gaza conflict that has claimed 59,000 Palestinian lives since October 2023.
📖 Prophetic Significance
This event signals a critical timeline marker in the prophetic division of Jerusalem. France's scheduled September 2025 recognition, backed by Russia and 140+ nations, demonstrates the growing international pressure to divide Jerusalem that Zechariah prophesied. The death toll of 59,000 Palestinians has created unprecedented momentum for Palestinian statehood, while Netanyahu's characterization of this as a 'reward for terror' highlights the exact type of peace arrangement Daniel warned about. The alignment of Western and Eastern powers (France and Russia) on Palestinian statehood fulfills the 'all nations' aspect of Zechariah 12:3.