Stopping arms supplies to Israel for Gaza fighting is a priority for a political solution to the conflict. This opinion was expressed by French President Emmanuel Macron on radioFrance Inter.
„I believe the priority now is to return to a political settlement, it is necessary to stop the supply of weapons that are being used to fight in Gaza,” he said.
Macron admitted that there was no positive development in resolving this conflict and complained that Israel was “not listening” The position of France. “I reiterated this to Prime Minister [Benyamin] Netanyahu, and I believe that [fighting in the Gaza Strip] is a mistake, including for Israel's security in the future. We see what is happening and it is visible in public opinion here, but even more so in the region itself. Essentially, a feeling of hatred arises, which is fueled by it,”, he said.
The French president also mentioned the Israeli operation in Lebanon, saying that he considered “the sacrifice of the Lebanese people” unacceptable. He emphasized that “Lebanon must not become the new Gaza”. and called for an end to hostilities.