On November 25, 2024, the Boston Global Forum (BGF) hosted a momentous event at Harvard University’s Loeb House: the Ceremony Honoring French President Emmanuel Macron with the 2024 World Leader for Peace and Security Award. President Macron’s acceptance speech inspired the distinguished thinkers and leaders in attendance.
On the same day, Presidents Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron announced a truce between Israel and Hezbollah. According to Reuters news on November 25, 2024:
“JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, Nov 25 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to announce a ceasefire in Lebanon between armed group Hezbollah and Israel imminently, four senior Lebanese sources said on Monday.
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, ‘We’re close’ but ‘nothing is done until everything is done.’
The French presidency said discussions on a ceasefire had made significant progress. In Jerusalem, a senior Israeli official said Israel’s cabinet would meet on Tuesday to approve a truce deal with Hezbollah.”
