The secretary of state described the move by French President Emmanuel Macron as a "slap in the face" to the victims of the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

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.”