Jakarta: French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his support for a two-state solution as the path to lasting peace in the Middle East, emphasizing France’s commitment to a balanced policy in the region.
Speaking during a visit to Indonesia, Macron signaled growing readiness to recognize a Palestinian state — a potential diplomatic shift that could strain ties with Israel and widen divides among Western nations.
"Only a political resolution can bring enduring peace," Macron stated. He revealed that France and Saudi Arabia are planning a high-level conference in New York focused on the Gaza crisis and on advancing international recognition for both a Palestinian state and Israel’s right to exist in peace and security.
Macron's remarks come amid increasing pressure on Western powers to take a firmer stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly in light of ongoing violence in Gaza.
Alongside Macron, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto voiced conditional openness to establishing diplomatic relations with Israel — a historic position shift for the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation. Prabowo said Indonesia would consider formal ties if Israel agrees to recognize a sovereign Palestinian state.
He stressed that any such move must include firm guarantees for Israel’s security, while also affirming Indonesia’s support for Palestinian statehood.
