Macron Tells UN Gaza Situation Is 'A Spectacle That Shames Us All'
French President Emmanuel Macron criticized international peace efforts for Gaza in his UN address, saying no humanitarian corridor had opened despite a supposed peace.
French President Emmanuel Macron criticized international efforts to bring peace to Gaza during his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, describing the situation as "a spectacle that shames us all."
Macron said that no humanitarian corridor had been opened in the Palestinian enclave despite what he characterized as a claimed peace, suggesting a gap between diplomatic statements about progress in Gaza and conditions on the ground.
The remarks reflect continued concern among some world leaders over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, where the conflict between Israel and Hamas has caused significant civilian suffering and repeated difficulties in delivering aid.
Macron's comments came as part of a broader address to the General Assembly touching on multiple international issues, with Gaza featuring as one of the areas where he expressed particular frustration with the pace and substance of diplomatic progress.
France has previously called for expanded humanitarian access to Gaza and has been involved in broader international discussions about the territory's post-conflict future.
Sources
- Gaza : Emmanuel Macron dénonce devant l'ONU "un spectacle qui nous fait honte à tous" — France 24 — Français
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