Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:05am on 23 Sep 2026,Wednesday International
French President Emmanuel Macron challenged US President Donald Trump’s claim of securing peace in Gaza during his final United Nations General Assembly address on September 22. Macron argued that the situation on the ground did not reflect a diplomatic breakthrough, pointing to the lack of reopened humanitarian access in Gaza. His remarks came hours after Trump described his 20-point Gaza peace plan as a diplomatic achievement. Macron also criticised developments in the West Bank and warned that continued violations could undermine prospects for Palestinian statehood. The White House rejected Macron’s criticism and defended Trump’s handling of the conflict. (PC: Reuters)
