France plans to dissolve Urgence Palestine amid Gaza conflict

France has recently faced internal and external controversies over its stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict. Domestically, the French government has moved to dissolve pro-Palestinian organizations such as Urgence Palestine and has prosecuted individuals, including political scientist Francois Burgat, under charges like 'terrorist propaganda'—actions critics say are aimed at silencing dissent about Israel's conduct in Gaza. Internationally, France has condemned Israeli restrictions on French delegations and called Israel's public accusations against French groups 'unacceptable,' urging Israel to reverse its bans and stressing the damage to Franco-Israeli relations. French officials have also called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and increased humanitarian aid, while maintaining that recognition of a Palestinian state is contingent on several conditions, including a renewed Palestinian Authority and the demilitarization of Hamas. France is planning to co-host an international conference with Saudi Arabia to advance the two-state solution and potentially trigger wider recognition of Palestine. These developments highlight France's complex balancing act between supporting Palestinian rights and managing its diplomatic ties with Israel.