According to French President Emmanuel Macron, any attempt by Israel to annex parts of the West Bank would constitute a "red line" for the United States – and would also end the normalization of relations between Israel and the Arab world. Macron claims that Donald Trump also shared this commitment, according to The Guardian.

Macron also revealed that he presented Trump with a three-page plan for a future solution for Palestine, inspired by the so-called New York Declaration, which was supported by more than 140 countries. The document calls for the exclusion of Hamas from the future administration of Gaza and the West Bank. According to Macron, the goal is to bring the United States, Europe, and Arab countries together on a common path.

During an interview with France 24, he emphasized that there is a clear consensus between Europe and the United States regarding plans to expand Israeli settlements, including the construction of 3,400 homes in the E1 corridor. However, British officials are concerned that Trump might recognize Israeli sovereignty over illegal settlements as retaliation for some countries, including France, Australia, and the United Kingdom, recognizing Palestine.

Macron warned that any annexation would end the Abraham Accords of 2020, which normalized relations between Israel and parts of the Arab world and are considered one of the main diplomatic achievements of Trump's first presidential term. "The United Arab Emirates was absolutely clear about this," the president said. He added: "I think it is a red line for the United States."

If Trump insists on a ban on annexation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will face serious difficulties – part of his far-right coalition demands partial or complete annexation of the West Bank. However, Macron emphasized that without pressure from the United States, it is impossible to move closer to peace: "America is the only country that has real leverage." With this statement, he was directly appealing to Trump: "You have a crucial role, and you want to see the world at peace." This all occurred during their meeting in New York, according to The Guardian.

Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, added that the president presented Arab and Muslim leaders with his own 21-point peace plan. "We are optimistic, and I believe we will soon announce a breakthrough," he said.

Macron also defended France's recognition of the Palestinian state. According to him, this opened the way for a peace process aimed at isolating Hamas, demilitarizing it, and dismantling its structures. However, he warned that part of the Israeli government is not seeking peace, but rather to sabotage it: "There is no Hamas in the West Bank. The goal of some is to undermine the chance of a political solution."

He strongly opposed Netanyahu's strategy of "total war," which he said has failed: "There are just as many Hamas fighters as there were before. Total war simply doesn't work. It is a failure." He added that hostages and civilian residents of Gaza must not be left in the hands of those for whom their fate is not a priority.

Macron stated that his plan calls for the gradual replacement of Hamas with a reformed Palestinian Authority, although without a specific timeframe. However, he warned that if a ceasefire is not achieved soon, Europe will have to consider further steps – including sanctions. He acknowledged that obtaining a majority in the EU for sanctions is difficult, especially due to the positions of Germany and Italy, but he promised to try to overcome this resistance.