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Macron Ties Trump’s Nobel Hopes to Ending Gaza War at UNGA

Macron says only Washington has the leverage to halt Israel’s campaign to enable hostage releases.

French President Emmanuel Macron addresses delegates during a high-level meeting of heads of state on a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians at United Nations headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 22, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo
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Emmanuel Macron, France's president, during a United Nations conference on a Palestinian two-state solution in New York, US
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Overview

  • In a BFM TV interview in New York, Emmanuel Macron said Donald Trump could only merit the Nobel Peace Prize if he stops the Gaza war and secures the release of hostages, citing a figure of 48 still held.
  • Macron urged the U.S. to pressure Israel, arguing America alone wields decisive influence because it supplies the weapons used in the conflict.
  • France’s recognition of Palestinian statehood at the UN drew Trump’s public rebuke, and the two leaders clashed in a sideline meeting where Macron said a military-only approach has not reduced Hamas’s strength.
  • Macron said France has planned for possible Israeli retaliatory steps over the recognition move and would respond to defend French interests.
  • Trump used his UN address to claim he has ended seven wars and continues to draw Nobel nominations from countries including Israel, Pakistan and Cambodia.