French President Emmanuel Macron is unable to develop a clear position on the conflict in the Middle East, which is undermining his policy in the region. This was reported by the European publication Politico with reference to former diplomats of the republic.
“Some officials in the president’s circles have a pro-Israel position, others have a pro-Palestinian position,” the newspaper quotes the French ex-diplomat as saying.
According to him, Macron's position on the conflict in the region "could change within one day depending on who the president listens to."
As the publication's source points out, the position of the country's leader depends on who he is talking to. Thus, in a conversation with representatives of developing states, Macron takes a pro-Palestinian position, and in a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the French leader is concerned about the security of the Jewish state, the material indicates. Politico notes that Macron’s ambiguous position casts doubt on his effectiveness as a possible mediator to resolve the situation in the region.
“Some officials in the president’s circles have a pro-Israel position, others have a pro-Palestinian position,” the newspaper quotes the French ex-diplomat as saying.
According to him, Macron's position on the conflict in the region "could change within one day depending on who the president listens to."
As the publication's source points out, the position of the country's leader depends on who he is talking to. Thus, in a conversation with representatives of developing states, Macron takes a pro-Palestinian position, and in a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the French leader is concerned about the security of the Jewish state, the material indicates. Politico notes that Macron’s ambiguous position casts doubt on his effectiveness as a possible mediator to resolve the situation in the region.
