Key Takeaways
- The French President has called for a ceasefire in Gaza to free hostages and deliver humanitarian aid.
- France is committed to collaborating with its partners to define a political framework for peace in the region.
- The two-state solution is a proposal for a lasting and credible solution to the crisis in Gaza based on the creation of two separate states.
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France’s support for a ceasefire in Gaza aimed at freeing all hostages, protecting Gazans, and delivering large-scale humanitarian aid, the Elysee Palace said.
Macron spoke with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza.
During the phone discussions, Macron and the two Arab leaders agreed to continue working towards a lasting and credible solution to the crisis, based on the two-state solution.
The French leader reiterated France’s commitment to collaborating with its partners in the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the international community to define a political framework that would restore peace and security to the region.
