The CRIF recently commissioned a study from Ifop titled “The French View on France’s Recognition of a Palestinian State.” The survey was conducted between 11 and 12 June 2025 among a representative sample of 1,000 French adults aged 18 and over.
The findings reveal that 78% of French respondents oppose the immediate and unconditional recognition of a Palestinian state.
Specifically,
- 47% support recognition only after the release of all hostages held in Gaza and the dismantling of Hamas.
- 31% oppose any recognition of a Palestinian state in the short term.
In addition,
- 51% believe that immediate recognition would fuel a rise in antisemitism and lead to an increase in antisemitic acts in France.
- 50% consider that such recognition would strengthen Hamas’ position.
- Only 42% think it would contribute to peace in the Middle East.
