French President Emmanuel Macron presented a comprehensive plan for Middle East peace at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, focusing on resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and ensuring regional stability, Anadolu News Agency reported.
Addressing world leaders, Macron emphasized that Israel cannot achieve security or stability in a state of permanent conflict. “There can be no security or stability for Israel if it is a permanent war,” he stated.
His proposal is structured as a multi-step approach, beginning with an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. It calls for the demilitarization and dismantling of Hamas, followed by mutual recognition between the two states.
Under the plan, a demilitarized State of Palestine would recognize Israel, while Israel would recognize a sovereign Palestine, ensuring peace in the West Bank, Gaza, and through Jerusalem. Macron described this as a logical extension of France’s recent recognition of the Palestinian state.
Beyond the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Macron addressed wider regional issues. He stressed that Lebanon could only reclaim full sovereignty if Hezbollah dismantled its weapons, returning control to the Lebanese army. Paris has pledged to organize an international conference to support Lebanon’s reconstruction.
On Syria, Macron welcomed the fall of the Assad regime, declaring the country “freer” and in need of regaining its unity and sovereignty.
Macron also addressed Iran, announcing that France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have begun preparations to reimpose international sanctions if Tehran does not act.
“Either Iran makes a move […] or sanctions will have to be applied,” he warned, adding that discussions with President Pezeshkian in the coming hours would be decisive.
The French president’s speech, which received backing from 142 UN member states, outlines a roadmap for lasting peace in the region.
By linking a ceasefire, demilitarization, mutual recognition, and broader regional stabilization, Macron’s plan seeks to provide a structured framework for resolving one of the world’s most enduring conflicts.
With international support, the proposal aims to move beyond rhetoric toward concrete actions that could reshape the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.
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