International conference on Israel-Palestinian conflict at UN (Photo: UN)

Mr. Barrot delivered opening remarks at a UN conference on Israel-Palestinian conflict in New York on Monday. The conference, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, brought together ministers of more than 100 countries.

The French minister called for "concrete measures" to establish a viable Palestinian state, including official recognition of Palestine, normalization of relations with Israel, reform of Palestinian institutions, and the disarmament of Hamas.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged immediate, decisive action to move toward a two-state solution.

US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed on Monday on the need to end the suffering in Gaza. The two leaders stressed the importance of allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza on a larger scale and at a faster pace, and reiterated their call for an immediate ceasefire to pave the way for regional peace.

Israel has announced a 10-hour pause in the fighting in certain areas of Gaza and the opening of safe routes for aid deliveries.