A gripping handshake between President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron at a summit in Egypt on Monday seemed to reveal a private war of words, according to a lip-reading expert. The two leaders, who have had a tumultuous relationship over the years, were there to support the end of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Macron's recent recognition of Palestinian statehood - which Trump saw as a reward for Hamas' terror attack on 7 October 2023 - added another layer of tension.

The latest encounter took place in Sharm El Sheikh, where Trump and Macron held a firm handshake for nearly half a minute during a photo opportunity, seemingly battling for physical dominance. This news comes as Keir Starmer was left embarrassed by Trump, having to wait his turn for a handshake, reports the

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