Shafaq News/ French President EmmanuelMacron on Friday called on Europe to take a firmer stance toward Israel,framing recognition of Palestine as a “political necessity” amid the worseningcrisis in Gaza.
Speaking in Singapore at the close of hisSoutheast Asia tour, Macron warned that failure to act would force Europe torethink its approach, cautioning, “If a response matching the scale of thetragedy in Gaza doesn’t emerge within hours or days, Europe’s posture towardthe Israeli government will harden.”
He urged European governments tocoordinate their positions and increase pressure on Israel, describingPalestinian statehood as “crucial” to achieving regional stability. Macronreiterated France’s backing of a two-state solution, calling it “the onlyviable path” to ending the war, which has killed more than 54,000Palestinians—mostly women and children—and injured over 123,000 since October7, 2023.
The French President also emphasizedFrance’s rejection of “double standards” in Middle East policy, insisting thatpeace must be built on justice and mutual recognition.
Macron’s remarks capped a tour thatincluded stops in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore. Earlier in Jakarta, hereaffirmed France’s support for a sovereign Palestinian state.
The speech also came shortly afterFrance, the UK, and Canada issued a rare joint statement condemning Israel’songoing military campaign and warning of consequences if hostilities and aidrestrictions persist.
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