On August 12, 2025, the spokesperson for the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Christophe Lemoine,, returned to the upcoming recognition of a future Palestinian state. He also reacted to two major events related to the conflict in Gaza. France denounced the death of five journalists from Al Jazeera, including Anas Al-Sharif, killed during an Israeli strike. She also warned that a military occupation in the north of Gaza by Israel would risk aggravating the situation.
According to Paris, such an operation would endanger Palestinian civilians and Israeli hostages. To avoid this escalation, the French president, Emmanuel Macron pushes to create a temporary international stabilization mission. The UN Security Council would give it a mandate, and regional partners would direct it. This mission would aim to protect populations, stop fighting and prepare a future Palestinian state under the authority of the Palestinian authority.
Regarding the attack on Al Jazeera, France recalls that more than 200 journalists have lost their lives in Gaza since the start of the conflict. She insists that reporters, like all civilians, benefit from the protection of international humanitarian law. They should never become targets.
In conclusion, Paris asks Israel to guarantee safe and unhindered access to foreign media. According to her, this freedom is essential to inform the world about the reality on the ground.
