Hamas "must have no role" in the governance of the Gaza Strip, French president Emmanuel Macron said following a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, on Monday.
Macron told the press that he fully supported the reconstruction plan for Gaza endorsed by the Arab League, but stressed that Hamas should "no longer constitute a threat to Israel."
Both Macron and Sisi condemned Israel's resumption of fighting in Gaza, saying "Only a political response can ensure stability in Gaza and throughout the region," the French head of state declared.Macron also said he "firmly opposes the displacement of populations and any annexation of Gaza and the West Bank," adding that this would violate international law.
Later in the day, Macron and Sisi held a call with US President Donald Trump and Jordan's King Abdullah to discuss the situation in Gaza, according to the French presidency.
Macron is expected on Tuesday to visit warehouses for aid to Gaza and a hospital where wounded Palestinians from Gaza are treated on the third day of his visit to Egypt.
Reuters contributed to this report.