A powerful message of solidarity emerged from France this weekend, as MP Thomas Portes proclaimed that the complete liberation of Palestine is not only inevitable but unstoppable. Writing on the platform X, he declared that “neither Israel nor anyone else” can halt the tide of Palestinian freedom.

His words echo a growing sentiment across Europe, where public outrage over the devastation in Gaza has fuelled renewed demands for justice. Portes' stance follows a recent announcement by French President Emmanuel Macron, who confirmed France’s decision to officially recognise a Palestinian state, signalling a significant shift in European policy.

As Gaza continues to endure unimaginable suffering under siege, voices like Portes’ resonate deeply with a population long denied their basic rights. For Palestinians, such statements are more than symbolic, they reflect a long-awaited recognition of their struggle, and a call for accountability that can no longer be ignored.