French President Emmanuel Macron speaks at 81st UN General Assembly

Condemns continuing violations in the occupied West Bank and calls for the legitimate rights of Palestinians to be upheld

Questions how much credibility states have if they recognize Palestine but remain inactive on Gaza

Warns that 'war crimes have been industrialized,' describing the current period as 'a new era of barbaric acts'

Says international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions are facing a serious challenge

Reaffirms France’s support for the International Court of Justice and calls for reform of the UN Security Council

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