Macron mentioned France referred to as for defense of civilians and “a truce leading to a humanitarian ceasefire”.
Paris:
French President Emmanuel Macron mentioned on Wednesday that combating terrorism didn’t imply “to flatten Gaza”, referring to Israel’s response to an unprecedented assault by Hamas militants on October 7.
“We cannot let the idea take root that an efficient fight against terrorism implies to flatten Gaza or attack civilian populations indiscriminately,” Macron advised the France 5 broadcaster.
He referred to as on Israel “to stop this response because it is not appropriate, because all lives are worth the same and we defend them”.
While acknowledging “Israel’s right to defend itself and fight terror”, Macron mentioned France referred to as for the safety of civilians and “a truce leading to a humanitarian ceasefire”.
The bloodiest-ever Gaza battle started when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, killing round 1,140 individuals, largely civilians, and abducting about 250, based on an AFP tally based mostly on Israeli figures.
In response, Israel started a relentless bombardment alongside a floor invasion.
Hamas mentioned Wednesday 20,000 individuals have been killed in Gaza, primarily girls and youngsters.
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