French President Emmanuel Macron proclaimed the establishment of a Palestinian state as a crucial moral duty and political necessity. During a visit to Singapore, he criticized Israel for its blockade of Gaza amid a burgeoning humanitarian crisis. Macron warned of potential sanctions if Israel fails to address the dire situation, as international pressure increases. He called for an end to assumptions regarding Israel's respect for human rights and expressed hope for a shift in its stance to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, emphasizing the need for a resolve on the Palestinian state issue.
"The humanitarian blockade is creating a situation that is untenable on the ground. If there is no response in the coming hours and days... we will have to harden our collective position."
"I still hope that the government of Israel will change its stance and that we will finally have a humanitarian response. Recognition of a Palestinian state is not only a moral duty, but a political necessity."
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