Trump-Macron Handshake Turns Into a Grappling Session at Gaza Peace Summit
At the Gaza peace summit, Trump and Macron engaged in a nearly 30-second handshake reflecting deep diplomatic tensions over Palestinian statehood recognition, amid a historic Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
- During a summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Presidents Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron engaged in a handshake lasting nearly 30 seconds, which some observers interpreted as a test of strength between the two leaders.
- Trump expressed his intention to make peace, stating, 'I am making peace,' while Macron urged him to proceed with their discussions privately after a tense exchange.
- The summit, co-hosted by Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, aimed to foster peace and stability in the Middle East, attended by over 20 global leaders.
- The recognition of Palestinian statehood by many nations has reached over 145, which Trump criticized, suggesting it rewards Hamas for their actions on October 7, 2023.
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At the Middle East Summit, a memorable meeting of US President Donald Trump and his French colleague Emmanuel Macron took place. On a stage, they shook hands for almost 30 seconds.
A peacemaker in the Middle East, Donald Trump relegates Emmanuel Macron to the ungrateful role of VRP of his "Pax Americana." Analysis. Emmanuel Macron was yesterday in Egypt to "support the implementation" of an agreement that he neither conceived nor negotiated. It is indeed Donald Trump's plan — partly accepted by Israel and Hamas — that has now been endorsed in Sharm el-Sheikh. However, in February, the French President strongly denounced Tr…
Donald Trump can be celebrated as a peacemaker in Egypt. When Emmanuel Macron joins him, there is obviously a lot to discuss.
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