Israel’s cabinet is considering closing France’s Jerusalem consulate in response to France’s plan to recognize Palestinian statehood in September 2025, joined by Australia, Canada, Britain, and Malta. 

The move has drawn sharp criticism from Israeli and U.S. officials, who view it as rewarding terrorism.

Israel’s cabinet is deliberating a recommendation to close France’s consulate in Jerusalem in response to French President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to recognize Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly in September 2025.