Macron UN Speech Controversy Gaza

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1. 22 Sep

   UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 - France's President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday dismissed US President Donald Trump's claims of having secured peace in Gaza, saying not a single humanitarian corridor had been reopened in the enclave despite the proclaimed peace.

   2 outlets · The Straits Times
2. 23 Sep

   Israel rebuked French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday (September 22, 2026) after he criticised Israeli actions in the West Bank in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly.

   3 outlets · The Hindu

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• 23 Sep Lost in translation: Israel, Huckabee blast Macron over Hamas comments as France clarifies wordingFrench President Emmanuel Macron drew criticism from Israel and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee during the United Nations General Assembly for comments suggesting Hamas was never active in the West Bank. Macron’s statement sparked a diplomatic row as Israeli officials disputed his claim, with Israel's U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon challenging Macron to check his facts. The French Foreign Ministry later…Fox News
• 23 Sep Netanyahu calls Macron's remarks on West Bank in UN speech 'grotesque'Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly criticized French President Emmanuel Macron after Macron commented on violations in the occupied West Bank during his UN address, calling Hamas's presence there "grotesque." Netanyahu responded by stating that Hamas terrorists attack Jews daily in the region. A diplomatic source clarified that Macron’s statement was misinterpreted; he meant to say Hamas has never…BBC
• 23 Sep Netanyahu hits out at Macron’s ‘grotesque’ claim Hamas has never operated in the West BankBenjamin Netanyahu harshly criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks at the UN General Assembly, where Macron stated that Hamas has never operated in the West Bank. Macron’s comments drew immediate backlash from Israeli officials who argued they were factually incorrect. In response to Macron’s critique of settler violence and Israel’s actions in the occupied territories, Netanyahu accused Macron of…The Independent
• 23 Sep In UN farewell, Macron denounces Trump’s Gaza diplomacy as spectacle of shameEmmanuel Macron criticized Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan in his final United Nations address on September 22, calling it a spectacle of shame because no humanitarian corridors had reopened as a result. Speaking hours after Trump declared the plan a diplomatic triumph, Macron emphasized that recognizing Palestine was more than symbolic and highlighted ongoing issues in the West Bank. He stressed the importance of…The Straits Times
• 23 Sep Israel denounces ‘grotesque absurdity’ of Macron’s UN remarks on West BankIsrael strongly condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s criticism of Israeli actions in the West Bank during his UN speech on September 22, 2026. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office called Macron's statement "grotesque absurdity," citing recent attacks by Hamas-affiliated Palestinians against Israelis in the West Bank and emphasizing that Hamas has not conducted direct strikes there despite ongoing…The Hindu
• 22 Sep Emmanuel Macron decries ‘law of the jungle’ in call for global commitment to UNFrench President Emmanuel Macron criticized the “law of the jungle” at the U.N. General Assembly, calling for nations to uphold international law and protect civilians during conflicts. He specifically addressed concerns over recent military actions that target civilian infrastructure and violate human rights, referencing the ongoing tensions with Iran and Russia. Macron’s speech came in response to President…Washington Examiner
• 22 Sep In UN farewell, Macron denounces Trump’s Gaza diplomacy as spectacle of shameOn September 22, French President Emmanuel Macron criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan during his final United Nations speech before leaving office in 2027. Macron described Trump’s claims of securing peace as a "spectacle of shame," noting that no humanitarian corridors had been reopened despite promises of progress. This critique came immediately after Trump hailed the same plan as a diplomatic…The Straits Times
• 22 Sep In UN farewell, Macron denounces Trump's Gaza diplomacy as spectacle of shameDuring his final address at the United Nations General Assembly before stepping down next May, French President Emmanuel Macron criticized US President Donald Trump's claims of achieving peace in Gaza, stating that no humanitarian corridors had reopened despite Trump’s proclamation. Speaking hours after Trump claimed his Gaza peace plan as a triumph, Macron called the situation a "spectacle of shame." He also…The Straits Times

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