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France threatens tougher stance on Israel as US proposes new Gaza ceasefire plan

A picture taken from Israeli border with the Gaza Strip shows smoke billowing during Israeli bombardment in the besieged Palestinian territory on May 29, 2025. AFP - JACK GUEZ

President Emmanuel Macron has warned France could harden its position against Israel, including potential sanctions on Israeli settlers, if humanitarian aid to Gaza remains blocked. His comments come as a new US-backed ceasefire proposal emerged to end the devastating 20-month conflict.

"The humanitarian blockade is creating an untenable situation on the ground," Macron said on Friday in Singapore, on the last day of an official visit to southeast Asia.

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