Macron Warns Israel’s Planned Gaza Offensive Risks Permanent War

French President Emmanuel Macron has strongly warned that Israel's planned military offensive to capture Gaza City risks plunging the region into a cycle of permanent war, describing the operation as a potential disaster for both Israelis and Palestinians. In coordination with Jordan's King Abdullah II and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi, Macron called for a permanent ceasefire, the release of all hostages, large-scale humanitarian aid for Gaza, the disarmament of Hamas, and the strengthening of the Palestinian Authority as prerequisites for peace. He emphasized the need for an international stabilization mission involving France, Egypt, Jordan, and other partners to restore stability and pursue a political solution that respects the aspirations of both peoples. Macron also announced that France will co-chair a conference on the two-state solution with Saudi Arabia to advance diplomatic efforts. These statements come amid heightened tensions between Macron and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who opposes strengthening the Palestinian Authority and criticized France's planned recognition of a Palestinian state. Macron's position reflects a broader push for a balanced, multilateral approach to ending the conflict and preventing further escalation in the region.