Macron Supports Arab Gaza Plan at Egypt Summit, Counters Trump's Initiative Amid Renewed Violence

French President Emmanuel Macron, during his visit to Egypt on April 7-8, 2025, has expressed his support for the Arab plan concerning Gaza. This move is seen as a counter to Donald Trump's initiative for the region. Macron's discussions included meetings with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi and Jordan's King Abdallah II, focusing on the Arab plan's objective to rebuild Gaza without displacing its residents, following renewed Israeli military operations in March 2025. Macron addressed the pressing humanitarian crisis, advocating for the reopening of access points to facilitate the delivery of aid. He is scheduled to co-chair a UN conference in June with Saudi Arabia to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and promote a two-state solution. Furthermore, Macron plans to visit al-Arish to engage with aid workers from French NGOs, the UN, and the Egyptian Red Crescent, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in addressing the crisis.