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France deepens Egypt ties as Macron rejects Hamas role in Gaza

French President Emmanuel Macron and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi shake hands and exchange signed-bilateral agreements during their meeting in Cairo on 7 April 2025. AFP - LUDOVIC MARIN

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that Hamas "must have no role" in governing Gaza after the war ends, as he signed new strategic partnership deals with Egypt and discussed plans to rebuild the war-torn Palestinian enclave.

Speaking in Cairo alongside Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Macron said he supported a plan led by Arab states to help rebuild Gaza and establish new governance once the fighting stops.

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