Overview

• Zaho de Sagazan challenged President Macron on Instagram, urging him not to use her song unless he took action to end what she called a Gaza “massacre.”
• She demanded a total ceasefire, suspension of French military cooperation with Israel, unfettered delivery of humanitarian aid, sanctions for international law breaches, and support for war crimes investigations.
• Macron replied that the worsening crisis requires stronger collective action and assured that he would not avert France’s gaze from civilian suffering.
• He asserted that France provides no direct or indirect military assistance to Israeli operations in Gaza and reaffirmed solidarity with Palestinian civilians.
• He said France will swiftly resume its humanitarian efforts after consultations with international partners.