Why does Emmanuel Macron choose to take the lead in an initiative whose chances of succeeding. at this stage, are close to zero? First, his declaration reflects his desire to place France, from his point of view, on the right side of history. Former colonial power, France, alongside the United Kingdom, played a crucial role in the configuration of the modern Middle East. From this inheritance stems from a feeling “a desire place france right of moral responsibility, with regard to Palestinians and Israelis. Today, he too seeks to inscribe his imprint in this singular history that France maintains with the region.