Macron Condemns Gaza Crisis: “Spectacle That Shames Us All”

Macron Condemns Gaza Crisis: “Spectacle That Shames Us All”

By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | September 24, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a blistering critique of the international community’s inaction on Gaza on September 22, 2026, calling the devastating humanitarian situation a “spectacle that shames us all.” In his final address to the UN General Assembly as France’s leader, Macron’s impassioned words underscored a broader call for a return to international law and a rejection of resurgent “law of the jungle” mentalities.

Macron’s condemnation of the Gaza crisis was particularly sharp: “What is our credibility worth if we remain inactive on Gaza? Some claim that peace has been achieved, but this has not opened humanitarian deliveries. It is a spectacle that shames us all.” He further excoriated escalating settler violence in the West Bank, asserting it strips Palestinians of their legitimate right to exist.

Throughout his speech, Macron urged nations to uphold the principles of the United Nations in the face of what he described as “abuse of power by empires.” He questioned whether the world desired “a return to the law of the jungle or a civilized international society.” His message was clear: “Stand firm. Do not yield to the situation developing.”

Addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the French President, a steadfast supporter of Kyiv, called for a moratorium on strikes against civilian and energy infrastructure by both Russia and Ukraine. He decried the “destruction of civilian infrastructure and human rights violations” as a “new era of barbaric acts” and also sought a moratorium on attacks against commercial shipping in the Black Sea.

In notable contrast to the previous day’s remarks by US President Donald Trump, Macron advocated for international cooperation on developing an “open-source” frontier artificial intelligence model. He argued against dependency on “great powers” like China and the United States, emphasizing the need for collective development to avoid nations becoming “vassals.”

Macron’s powerful address served as a stark warning against geopolitical fragmentation and a fervent appeal for renewed commitment to global solidarity and the rule of law.