• Macron condemns US visa ban on Palestinian officials as "unacceptable."
• France plans to support Palestinian state recognition at the UN General Assembly.
• Macron emphasizes the need for a two-state solution to resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict.

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized the US decision to deny visas to Palestinian officials, labeling the action as "unacceptable." He urged for the reversal of this decision to ensure Palestinian representation during the critical UN meetings on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Macron made these comments after discussions with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, with whom he is set to co-chair a significant Conference on the Two-State Solution on September 22. His statements illustrate a broader push for international support for Palestinian statehood amidst current hostilities, according to Le Monde, TRT Global, and AA.

Macron emphasized that achieving peace in the region necessitates a permanent ceasefire, the release of hostages, and enhanced humanitarian aid to Gaza. He highlighted the importance of disarming Hamas and restructuring the Palestinian Authority for effective governance. Furthermore, Macron asserted that no Israeli annexation efforts or military offensives would deter the momentum towards recognizing Palestine as a state. His firm stance is particularly relevant as various European nations prepare to officially acknowledge Palestinian sovereignty at the forthcoming UN General Assembly, following Israel's ongoing military operations that have led to significant civilian casualties in Gaza, according to Le Monde, TRT Global, and AA.