In his final UN speech, French President Emmanuel Macron denounced Donald Trump’s Gaza peace proposal as a façade and warned that West Bank violence and settlements threaten Palestinian statehood.
French President Emmanuel Macron rebuked President Donald Trump’s portrayal of his Gaza peace plan as a diplomatic success, insisting that humanitarian access to the enclave has yet to be restored.
Delivering his last address to the United Nations before leaving office, Macron warned that escalating violence and settlement activity in the West Bank are eroding the prospects for a viable Palestinian state.
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Why This Matters
Macron’s criticism underscores growing European doubt about U.S.-led peace initiatives and highlights the persistent humanitarian crisis in Gaza. By linking settlement expansion to the collapse of a two‑state solution, the remarks signal heightened diplomatic pressure on Israel and could reshape international engagement in the conflict.
