Macron threatens to impose sanctions on the occupation if its operations in Gaza continue.

French President Emmanuel Macron hinted at the possibility of discussing sanctions against the occupation, should its military operations in the city of Gaza continue by government decision, affirming that recognizing the right of the Palestinian people to a state is the best way to isolate Hamas.

In an interview with Hebrew media on Thursday evening, the French president strongly criticized the military operations in the Gaza Strip, stating: "If the operation in the city of Gaza continues by government decision, we must discuss imposing sanctions."

Macron pointed out that the operations in Gaza "have resulted in a large number of casualties and injuries to the extent that they undermine the image of the occupation and its credibility" on the international stage.

The French president then shifted to discuss the situation in the West Bank, considering that the policy of building settlements there is clear evidence of the true intentions of the occupation.

He said: "Building settlements in the West Bank is evidence that the goal is not to dismantle Hamas but to eliminate the two-state solution," indicating that this policy directly undermines the chances of achieving a just and lasting peace in the region.

Macron emphasized several times during the interview his strategic vision for ending the conflict, asserting that the solution lies in the political path, not just the military one.

He confirmed by saying: "The right of the Palestinian people to a state must be recognized, and this is the best way to isolate Hamas," considering that providing Palestinians with real hope and a political path towards independence is the most effective way to withdraw support from armed factions and achieve security for all.