French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that recognising the state of Palestine does not amount to forgetting the October 2023 Hamas attack, with the French leader making his comments as he sat next to US President Donald Trump in a bilateral meeting.

Trump has condemned moves by Western powers and US allies, including France, to recognise a Palestinian state, saying such steps would reward "horrible atrocities" by Hamas militants.

Israel has drawn global condemnation over its military conduct in Gaza, which has caused major destruction and where more than 65,000 Palestinians have been killed, according to local health authorities.

A global hunger monitor says part of the territory is suffering from famine.

France, Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal are among the countries that have recognised a Palestinian state in the last few days.

Their moves were borne out of frustration with Israel over its offensive and intended to promote a two-state solution, but have angered Israel and its close ally the United States. (Reuters)