French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump can only credibly win the Nobel Peace Prize if he succeeds in ending the war in Gaza. Speaking from New York, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Macron told BFMTV that although many have nominated Trump—he himself among them—peace in Gaza must be part of any claim.
Macron argued that Trump is uniquely positioned to push for a ceasefire or halt to the conflict, because the United States is a major supplier of military equipment used in the war. He contrasted Washington’s leverage with France’s, saying France does not provide the arms fueling operations in Gaza. He said: “There is one person who can do something about it, and that is the U.S. president … The Nobel Peace Prize is only possible if you stop this conflict.”
The remarks came shortly after Trump’s address to the UNGA, in which the U.S. president decried moves by some Western allies to recognize Palestinian statehood, calling them rewards for Hamas militants. Macron responded by emphasising that action—not just words—is what matters.
The French leader’s position spotlights the growing international demand for tangible steps toward peace, not merely diplomatic posturing. It adds pressure on Washington to move from rhetoric toward concrete mediation, ceasefire negotiations, hostage release agreements, or other peace-oriented initiatives.
