French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a firm call for an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, urging the international community to uphold consistent values in pursuit of peace in the Middle East.
Speaking before the British Parliament during his state visit to London on Tuesday, Macron said, “Calling today for an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza is simply a message to the world that Europeans do not apply double standards and want a ceasefire without debate.”
He stressed that the path to lasting peace must include a two-state solution and the formal recognition of the State of Palestine. “This is the only route to stability in the region,” Macron said.
The French president also warned that allowing the war in Gaza to drag on indefinitely could destabilize the broader Middle East. “A never-ending war in Gaza is a threat to the entire region,” he said, appealing to global leaders to act decisively to halt the bloodshed.
Macron’s comments come as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deepen. According to figures released Tuesday by the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the death toll from Israeli military operations since October 7, 2023, has reached 57,523, with at least 136,617 others wounded.
The Ministry also reported that thousands of victims remain trapped beneath rubble or lie uncollected in the streets, as continuous bombardment, a lack of rescue equipment, and limited access for emergency responders hinder recovery efforts.
Israeli airstrikes have continued to target residential neighborhoods, hospitals, and shelters for displaced people, triggering fears of a complete collapse of Gaza’s health and environmental infrastructure. The enclave is facing dire shortages of food, clean water, medical supplies, and electricity, further compounding what aid agencies describe as “catastrophic” living conditions.
Macron’s remarks follow growing international calls for a cessation of hostilities and increased humanitarian access to the besieged territory. The United Nations and multiple human rights organizations have echoed similar concerns, warning of irreversible damage to civilian life and infrastructure in Gaza unless immediate steps are taken.
As diplomatic pressure builds, Macron’s public stance underscores Europe’s increasing urgency to prevent further escalation and to demonstrate a unified, principled approach to the conflict—one that supports peace, accountability, and the protection of civilians.
