Emmanuel Macron

World leaders put Israel at center of UN General Assembly as criticism mounts

Among the most prominent critics were Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Belgium's Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prevot addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City.

Macron's comments on Hamas's West Bank operations were mistranslated, French source tells 'Post'

A handout photo made available by the Iranian Presidential Office shows Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attending a press conference in the capital Tehran, on August 8, 2026.

Iran demands US pull sanctions as condition to end war, leaders at UNGA criticize Israel

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham attends the Middle East peace event "The Road Ahead: One Year After the New York Declaration and the Comprehensive 20-point Peace Plan" with French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

‘So-called peace in Gaza is a spectacle’ should ‘shame us all,’ Macron claims in UNGA speech


Carney pushes idea of making Canada 'associate member' of EU - report

Canada and the EU are discussing ways to let Canada's goods, services, and workers involved in strategic supply chains move freely, effectively shifting the EU border.

European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium July 16, 2025.

US weighs delaying France's Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat

France's selection of a new ambassador to the US has been complicated after France's mission to the UN criticized the US for voting against a proposal to extend the mandate of the UN's Volker Turk.

Director General for Globalization, Culture, Education, and International Development at the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs Aurelien Lechevallier arrives for a State diner on the sidelines of the State Visit of Gabon's President at the Elysee Palace in Paris on July 20, 2026.

France returns 23 artifacts to Syria after 15 year-long loan amid Macron’s historic Damascus visit

The artifacts were originally loaned in 2010 and 2011 to the Arab World Institute (IMA ) in Paris from museums in Damascus, Aleppo, Latakia, and Palmyra.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa presided over the official handover ceremony of the artifacts, which took place at the People's Palace in Damascus, July 7, 2026.

France sends boats, orders evacuation of tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires continue to rage

French President Emmanuel Macron said he had requested help from the European Union as the country's battle against wildfires intensifies.

Firefighters respond to a wildfire in Lege-Cap-Ferret in the Gironde department amid worsening drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, July 23, 2026.

'Demons of antisemitism' still in France: Macron honors Alfred Dreyfus, new statue installed

The French president honored the new Alfred Dreyfus statue in France 120 years after the Jewish French military officer was exonerated of charges, though antisemitism in France continues.

 France's President Emmanuel Macron and Charles Dreyfus grandson of Alfred Dreyfus pay tribute in front of the 3.5-meter (12ft) bronze statue made in 1985 by French artist Louis Mitelberg aka Tim.

Macron’s Damascus visit opens door to French investment in Syria - analysis

Banking assistance, transportation agreements, asset recovery, and corporate participation signal a shift from diplomatic outreach toward economic cooperation.

France's President Emmanuel Macron (L) shakes hands with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa ahead of their meeting at the People's Palace in Damascus on July 7, 2026.

'I still love Israel': Outgoing French ambassador on war, Macron, and a broken alliance - interview

"Yes, we have lost the trust of many Israeli people," said Journès. "But Israel has also lost the consideration of a huge part of world opinion."

Outgoing French Ambassador to Israel Frédéric Journès speaks to The Jerusalem Post on July 8, 2026.

Despite restricting Israeli defense firms, Macron flew to Syria on jet equipped with Elbit system

France has restricted Israeli defense firms, yet Macron’s jet relied on Elbit’s DIRCM system as he became the first Western leader to meet Syria’s new president and discuss regional tensions.

An airplane carrying French President Emmanuel Macron arrives at Esenboga Airport ahead of the 36th NATO Summit held in Ankara, Turkey, July 7, 2026

Explosive device detonates near Macron's hotel in Syria

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French President Emmanuel Macron speaks at a United Nations (UN) General Assembly meeting being organized by France and Saudi Arabia in support of a two-state solution between Palestine and Israel on September 22, 2025 in New York City.

Damascus explosion injures 18, incl. four police officers amid Macron-Sharaa meeting

The explosions are believed to have been caused by an explosive device planted on a vehicle near the French president's hotel, while Macron confirmed in a statement that his visit will continue.

Smoke and fire rise at the site where explosive devices blew up near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was meant to be staying, in Damascus, Syria, in this screengrab obtained from a video, July 7, 2026.