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France, Middle East
Macron's rollercoaster Middle East diplomacy

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French President Emmanuel Macron on 2 December 2023 at COP28 in Dubai.
French President Emmanuel Macron on 2 December 2023 at COP28 in Dubai. © Ali Haider/EPA/MaxPPP

While the war between Israel and Hamas has overshadowed the French president's approach, the absence of a clear line for the Middle East has put the Élysée Palace on the back foot. For 2024, several key issues have been put on hold.

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