Macron condemns Israel’s West Bank settlement expansion, calling it harmful to peace and international law.

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Israel’s plan to expand West Bank settlements, calling it a political move that undermines the two-state solution and Palestinian rights. In an interview with Israel’s Channel 12, he said the E1 project of 3,400 housing units would divide the West Bank and cut off East Jerusalem, which Palestinians claim as their capital. He also criticized Israel’s Gaza operations, citing over 65,000 deaths since October 2023, and said the civilian toll violates international law and damages Israel’s global credibility.