Emmanuel Macron

Macron’s diplomacy ahead of Paris conference raises bias concerns on Israel - opinion

Macron’s diplomatic messaging on the Middle East sparks debate over neutrality and double standards.

France's President Emmanuel Macron arrives for the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia, May 4, 2026.
French President Emmanuel Macron attends a Greece–France Economic Forum at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens, last week.

France’s double standards on Israel is a betrayal of moral values - opinion

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks during a joint declaration press event with French President following their meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on April 21, 2026.

Lebanon not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but won't be intimidated, Lebanese PM says

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers in Qasmiyeh, Lebanon April 16, 2026.

IDF confirms Hezbollah attacked UNIFIL soldiers during ceasefire


France’s dismal colonial history puts it in no position to lecture Israel over Gaza - opinion

Even today, France clings doggedly to its overseas possessions, such as its Pacific Islands territory of New Caledonia. It has employed a variety of measures to ensure its hold over these islands.

FRENCH PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron: Paris claims that any suggestion that its plans to recognize a Palestinian state explain a rise in antisemitic violence is ‘erroneous’ and ‘abject,’ the writer notes.

Emmanuel Macron acknowledges 700 days since Oct. 7, calls for release of hostages in X/Twitter post

Macron wrote the post in four different languages: English, French, Hebrew, and Arabic.

 Image of French President Emmanuel Macron in front of images of the French and Israeli flag.

Macron need not visit Israel in light of Palestinian state recognition, Saar tells French FM

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar told his French counterpart that France’s push for Palestinian state recognition undermines Israel’s security, casting doubt on Macron’s visit.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (L) meets with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot (R) in Paris, April 3, 2025; illustrative.

Ukraine's allies meet amid doubts over guarantees, US backing

Global leaders will hold talks regarding military support and a possible ceasefire for Ukraine as the fierce Ukraine-Russia war wages on.

A rescuer holds a soft toy at the site of an apartment building which was hit by Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine August 28, 2025.

Netanyahu's office slams Belgian PM as a 'weak leader' seeking to appease 'Islamic terrorism'

"He wants to feed the terrorist crocodile before it devours Belgium," the PMO's post read. "Israel won’t go along and will continue to defend itself."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, August 10, 2025

Macron decries US decision to not grant Palestinian officials visas

French President Emmanuel Macron called the American decision not to grant visas to Palestinian officials ahead of the UN General Assembly unacceptable on X/Twitter.

FRENCH PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron arrives for bilateral talks during a visit to Berlin last week. Following Hamas’s October 7 massacre, France once again chose the wrong side of history, the writer charges.

Macron’s illusions: How his Palestinian push fuels antisemitism, weakens France - opinion

Macron’s push for Palestinian recognition risks strengthening antisemitism in France while weakening the country’s international standing and internal stability.

PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON’S recognition of a Palestinian state will fuel the fires of antisemitism in France, the writer warns.

Macron says Putin would have duped Trump if he doesn't commit to Zelensky meeting

Ukrainian President Zelensky pushed again for "NATO-like" security guarantees for his country.

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a press conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Anchorage, Alaska, US, August 15, 2025.

From penguins to pariahs: What will happen at Netanyahu's return to the UN?

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: From boasting about Israel’s global standing in 2017 to facing fierce criticism at the UN in 2025, Netanyahu’s diplomatic journey has dramatically shifted.

Here, in the main control room of the French channel TF1, Macron (left) is talking, as a photo of Netanyahu is displayed in the background, during a live special program at television studios in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 13.

Macron rebukes Netanyahu, urges path to peace in strongly worded letter

Macron devoted significant portions of his letter to defending his government’s record in combating antisemitism.

 France's President Emmanuel Macron, July 10, 2025.