French President Emmanuel Macron declared that he will remain in office and continue working “for France’s stability and independence,” rejecting opposition calls for his resignation. “The mandate given to me by the French people is to serve, and that is what I will do,” Macron emphasized, speaking on the sidelines of the Peace Summit for Gaza, taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh in the presence of US President Donald Trump.
Macron announced that Paris will play “a special role” in the future governance of the Gaza Strip, alongside the Palestinian Authority, emphasizing the importance of Palestinian participation in the reconstruction and self-governance process. “We will work alongside the Palestinian Authority and ensure it has the role it deserves, while simultaneously proceeding with reforms for the day after,” he stated. He confirmed that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is participating in the summit, characterizing his presence as “a positive message recognizing the legitimacy of the Palestinian Authority.” “The two-state solution is the only path to sustainable peace”
The French president underscored the need to connect Gaza with the West Bank, noting that the creation of a Palestinian state remains the only realistic political prospect for “lasting peace.” “We must ensure a path toward two states. It is the only way to achieve truly sustainable peace in the region,” he said characteristically.
