France Endorses Israel-Hamas Agreement on Initial Gaza Ceasefire
French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed the Israel-Hamas agreement on the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire, describing it as bringing "immense hope." Macron acknowledged mediation efforts by Türkiye, Qatar, and Egypt while emphasizing this should begin a political solution based on the two-state framework.
French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed strong support for the initial Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, characterizing the development as bringing "immense hope" for hostages, Gaza residents, and regional stability. The French leader specifically recognized mediation contributions from Türkiye, Qatar, and Egypt in achieving this breakthrough.
Through an official statement on social media platform X, President Macron formally welcomed the hostage release and ceasefire arrangement achieved through international diplomacy. He explicitly acknowledged the negotiating efforts of US President Donald Trump alongside mediating nations including Türkiye, whose diplomatic involvement has proven crucial to the agreement's success.
The French president urged all parties to strictly adhere to the agreement's provisions, emphasizing that this ceasefire should transition into a comprehensive political resolution. Macron stressed that the two-state solution remains the essential foundation for lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians, aligning with longstanding international consensus on the conflict's resolution.
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President Macron confirmed France's readiness to contribute to implementing the agreement's terms and advancing broader peace efforts. The matter will receive immediate attention during scheduled discussions in Paris with international partners, reflecting France's continued active diplomatic role in Middle Eastern peace processes and conflict resolution initiatives.
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