Macron
criticized Washington’s move to deny visas to Palestinian officials, calling it
“unacceptable” and urging that the decision be reversed in line with the UN
Host Country Agreement to ensure Palestinian participation.
“Our
objective is clear, to rally the broadest possible international support for
the Two-State Solution—the only way to meet the legitimate aspirations of both
Israelis and Palestinians,” Macron said.
He
added that achieving this would require a permanent ceasefire, the release of
all hostages, large-scale humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, and the
deployment of a stabilization mission.
Macron also said efforts were underway to ensure that “the
day after” Hamas would be disarmed and excluded from governance, while the
Palestinian Authority would be reformed and strengthened, and Gaza fully
reconstructed.
“No
offensive, annexation attempt, or forced displacement of populations will
derail the momentum we have created with the Crown Prince momentum that many
partners have already joined,” he stressed.
He concluded, “See you in New York on September 22.
Together, let us make this Conference on the Two-State Solution a decisive
turning point for peace and security for all in the region.”
