Macron Warns Israel Gaza Occupation Plan Risks Permanent War, Calls for UN Mission

French President Emmanuel Macron has strongly condemned Israel's plan to expand its military operations and take control of Gaza City, describing it as a "disaster of unprecedented gravity" that risks locking the region into permanent war. Macron warned that both Israeli hostages and Gaza's civilian population would be the primary victims of this strategy, urging for an immediate ceasefire. He proposed establishing an international stabilization mission under a United Nations mandate to secure the Gaza Strip, protect civilians, and support Palestinian governance, calling on the UN Security Council to act swiftly. Macron has instructed his teams to collaborate with international partners to develop this mission, emphasizing it as the only credible path toward peace and stability. This initiative follows France's recent recognition of a Palestinian state, a move echoed by other countries such as Canada, Australia, and potentially the UK, aiming to advance a two-state solution amid escalating conflict. The proposal has faced opposition from Israel, which maintains its military campaign is necessary to defeat Hamas, but has drawn support from various international actors seeking to prevent further escalation.