20.01.2026 01:25
French President Emmanuel Macron is reported to be lukewarm to an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to participate in the "Peace Council" established as part of the ceasefire process in Gaza.
It was reported that French President Emmanuel Macron is not favorably inclined to the invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to participate in the "Peace Council" established as an important part of the second phase of the ceasefire process in Gaza.
"CREATED IMPORTANT QUESTION MARKS"
According to Le Monde's report, sources close to Macron stated that the Peace Council initiative proposed by the U.S. is "beyond the context of Gaza" and has created significant question marks regarding "respect for the structure and principles of the United Nations (UN), which should not be questioned under any circumstances."
Additionally, sources from the Elysee stated that "France, like many countries, has been invited to the Peace Council and has examined the proposed legal framework with its partners, but at this stage, it does not consider responding positively to this invitation."
WHAT HAPPENED?
In a statement from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was reported that the provisions of the legal text regarding the Peace Council were being examined. The statement emphasized France's commitment to the UN Charter and Security Council Resolution 2803 regarding Gaza.
PEACE COUNCIL ESTABLISHED FOR GAZA
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), with its resolution 2803 dated November 17, 2025, decided to support the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on September 29, 2025.
According to information obtained from diplomatic sources, the new structure includes three main bodies: the "Peace Council," the "Peace Council Management Board," and the "Gaza Management Board."
In this context, the Peace Council, which will be chaired by Trump, was established, and Trump had invited President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as a founding member of the "Peace Council," responsible for the reconstruction and security of Gaza.
Trump's Special Representative for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, announced on January 14 that the second phase of the 20-item Gaza plan had been initiated.