Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Tuesday, September 23 that if President Donald Trump truly wants to win the Nobel Peace Prize, he needs to take action to end the war in Gaza.
Speaking to France's BFM TV from New York, Macron said that
only Trump has the power to pressure Israel to bring the conflict to a close.
"There is one person who can do something about it, and
that is the U.S. president," Macron said. "And the reason he can do
more than us, is because we do not supply weapons that allow the war in Gaza to
be waged... The United States of America does."
Trump delivered a wide-ranging and combative speech at the
United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, during which he rejected moves by
Western allies to endorse a Palestinian state, arguing it would be a reward for
Hamas militants.
"We have to stop the war in Gaza immediately. We have to
immediately negotiate peace," Trump said in his address.
Discussing Trump's speech, Macron commented, "I see an
American president who is involved, who reiterated this morning from the
podium: 'I want peace. I have resolved seven conflicts', who wants the Nobel
Peace Prize. The Nobel Peace Prize is only possible if you stop this
conflict."
Countries including Cambodia, Israel, and Pakistan have
nominated Trump for the annual prize for his role in brokering peace pacts or
ceasefires. Trump has previously stated that he deserves the accolade, which
has been awarded to four of his predecessors.
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