French president Emmanuel Macron has taken to Israeli television to deliver his strongest criticism yet of the country's war in Gaza, warning that its military campaign is 'totally destroying' its global image and credibility.

In an interview with CBS News' "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the French president pushed back on criticism for recognizing a Palestinian state.

French President Emmanuel Macron has strongly criticised Israel's settlement expansion plans in the occupied West Bank, deeming it a political project that undermines the two-state solution. He condemned Israel's military operations in Gaza as counterproductive due to the high civilian death toll,

Israel and the United States have repeatedly argued that recognizing a Palestinian state has the same effect — it rewards the militant group Hamas, which was largely responsible for the Oct. 7 terror attack that sparked the current crisis, and undermines negotiations to obtain the release of Israeli hostages still held in the Gaza Strip.

The following is the full transcript of an interview with French President Emmanuel Macron, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 21, 2025.

French President Emmanuel Macron scored a major diplomatic coup by declaring his intention to recognise a Palestinian state.

Israel has been bombarding the coastal enclave for nearly two years following the Oct. 7 terrorist attack spearheaded by Hamas. This week the Israel Defense Forces launched a new ground offensive to seize Gaza City, escalating its campaign against the Palestinian militant group.

The French president has rallied 142 nations behind a road map for a two-state solution after the Gaza war ends. Missing from the list: Israel and the United States.

French President Emmanuel Macron said he will formally recognize the State of Palestine on Monday in New York, a move he described as part of a

French President Emmanuel Macron's declaration to recognize a Palestinian state has ignited international reactions, with several countries expected to follow suit. This move, driven by frustration over Israel's actions in Gaza,

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron scored a major diplomatic coup by declaring his intention to recognise