French President Emmanuel Macron reacted sharply to the US decision to deny visas to Palestinian officials, calling it unacceptable and demanding its withdrawal.
He announced that on September 22, in New York, he will co-chair the Conference on the Two-State Solution with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.
Macron stressed that the conference aims to mobilize international support for a lasting peace, with a permanent ceasefire, the release of hostages, humanitarian aid and the reconstruction of Gaza.
French President Emmanuel Macron's reaction to X:
I just spoke with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. Together, we will co-chair the Conference on the Two-State Solution in New York on September 22nd.
The US decision to deny visas to Palestinian officials is unacceptable. We call for this measure to be reversed and for Palestinian representation to be ensured in accordance with the Host State Agreement.
Our objective is clear: to mobilize the broadest possible international support for the Two-State Solution – the only way to fulfill the legitimate aspirations of both sides, Israeli and Palestinian.
This will require the implementation of a permanent ceasefire, the release of all hostages, the massive distribution of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, and the establishment of a stabilization mission in Gaza.
We are also working to ensure that, the day after, Hamas is disarmed and excluded from any form of governance in Gaza, that the Palestinian Authority is reformed and strengthened, and that the Gaza Strip is fully rebuilt.
No offensive, annexation attempt, or forced displacement of populations will stop the momentum we have created with the Crown Prince – momentum that many partners have already joined.
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.
