Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Macron Calls Gaza Situation Shameful, Urges Hormuz Reopening
Several leaders spoke about conflicts in the Middle East at the United Nations General Assembly.
Emmanuel Macron said the situation in Gaza was shameful.
He said people still were not receiving enough humanitarian deliveries.
Macron also said ships should be able to travel through the Strait of Hormuz.
Qatar’s emir said the Gulf region was in a very dangerous period.
He said diplomacy could help solve the crisis, including with Iran.
Jordan’s King Abdullah II criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
The leaders asked the international community to take stronger action and support peaceful solutions.
French President Emmanuel Macron called the situation in Gaza “shameful” and questioned the international response.
Macron said humanitarian deliveries had not increased despite claims that peace had been achieved.
He said reopening the Strait of Hormuz and respecting international law were priorities, rejecting its use for “blackmail.”
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said the Gulf was in a dangerous phase and urged diplomatic efforts involving Iran.
Jordan’s King Abdullah II accused Israel of prolonging the Gaza war and pursuing de facto annexation in the West Bank.
- Who
- French President Emmanuel Macron, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II.
- What
- The leaders criticized the Gaza situation, discussed the Strait of Hormuz, and called for diplomatic efforts to address regional conflicts.
- When
- During addresses to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
- Where
- The United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- Why
- Macron cited the lack of humanitarian deliveries to Gaza; Qatar urged diplomacy and the reopening of Hormuz; Abdullah called for stronger international action over Gaza and the West Bank.
- Main criticism
- Macron described the situation in Gaza as “shameful.”
- Humanitarian aid
- Macron said claims that peace had been achieved had not led to increased humanitarian deliveries.
- Strait of Hormuz
- Macron called reopening the waterway a priority and said it should not be used for “blackmail.”
- Qatar’s position
- Sheikh Tamim said Qatar remained a trusted mediator and supported diplomatic solutions.
- Regional assessment
- Sheikh Tamim described the Gulf as going through one of its most dangerous phases.
- Jordan’s criticism
- King Abdullah II accused Israel of prolonging the Gaza war and pursuing de facto annexation in the West Bank.