France Could Toughen Its Position on Israel Over Gaza Aid: Macron

France claims that ‘dozens of tons of assistance,’ which it is financing, cannot be delivered to Gaza.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Singapore, on May 29, 2025. Edgar Su/Reuters

France could toughen its position on Israel over the aid situation in Gaza, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday.

“The humanitarian blockade is creating a situation that is untenable on the ground,” Macron said on May 30 during a joint news conference in Singapore with French Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.