Macron stated France known as for cover of civilians and “a truce resulting in a humanitarian ceasefire”.
Paris:
French President Emmanuel Macron stated 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 can not let the thought take root that an environment friendly combat towards terrorism implies to flatten Gaza or assault civilian populations indiscriminately,” Macron informed the France 5 broadcaster.
He known as on Israel “to cease this response as a result of it isn’t applicable, as a result of all lives are price the identical and we defend them”.
Whereas acknowledging “Israel’s proper to defend itself and combat terror”, Macron stated France known as for the safety of civilians and “a truce resulting in a humanitarian ceasefire”.
The bloodiest-ever Gaza struggle started when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, killing round 1,140 individuals, largely civilians, and abducting about 250, based on an AFP tally primarily based on Israeli figures.
In response, Israel started a relentless bombardment alongside a floor invasion.
Hamas stated Wednesday 20,000 individuals have been killed in Gaza, primarily girls and youngsters.
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