French President Emmanuel Macron announced today, Friday, that France may take a stronger stance towards Israel if it continues to obstruct the arrival of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. During a joint press conference in Singapore with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Macron affirmed Paris’s commitment to a two -state solution to end the Israeli -Palestinian conflict.
Criticism of the human blockade and an invitation to change the Israeli position
Macron described the human siege on Gaza as “creating an unacceptable situation,” noting that if Israel does not show an appropriate response to the humanitarian situation in the coming days, France may tend to tighten its collective position, which may include imposing sanctions on Israeli settlers. He expressed his hope that the Israeli government will change its approach and allow an effective humanitarian response.
Partial siege and international calls
Last week, under increasing international pressure, Israel partially reduced a 11 -week siege on Gaza, allowing limited quantities of aid to enter through a system that received widespread criticism. Macron stressed that France is committed to working to find a political solution, stressing its support for the two -state solution as a way to end the conflict.
A Palestinian state: a moral duty and political necessity
In comments broadcast on French television, Macron pointed out that the establishment of a Palestinian state is not just a moral duty, but rather a political necessity. According to diplomats and experts, Macron tends to recognize a Palestinian state, a step that may raise tensions with Israel and expand the gap between Western countries.
The upcoming United Nations Conference
France is preparing, in cooperation with Saudi Arabia, to host a United Nations conference between 17 and 20 June, aiming to set a road map standards to establish a Palestinian state while ensuring Israel’s security. French officials are studying this step carefully before the conference.
