Macron defends the two-state solution at the UN and criticizes inaction in Gaza
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French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, reiterated his support for the two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians, calling international inaction in the face of the situation in Gaza and the West Bank unacceptable and underlining that such a solution is necessary for the present and future security of Israel and its people.
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Why It Matters
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains unresolved, with repeated cycles of violence in Gaza and the West Bank. The two-state solution has long been proposed as a framework for peace, but its advancement has been hampered by political, security and settlement factors.
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, during his speech at the UN, returned to defending the two-state solution for Palestinians and Israelis, underlining that it would be unacceptable to continue "witnessing this spectacle that shames us all" in Gaza and the West Bank without acting. "What credibility do we have if we continue to remain inactive in the face of Gaza?", urged the French president, underlining that building a two-state solution is the condition for "today and tomorrow's security for Israel and its people".
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
France will continue to diplomatically promote the two-state solution in the coming months
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What concrete steps does France intend to take to promote the two-state solution?
- How will Israel and the Palestinian Authority respond to Macron's renewed appeal?
- Will the UN take new initiatives following the intervention of the French president?
