France's Macron calls for 'humanitarian truce' in Israel-Gaza war

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on October 27, 2023
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a "humanitarian truce" in the Hamas-Israel conflict to protect civilians in Gaza and expedite the release of hostages. Macron's statement went beyond what was agreed upon by EU leaders in a final statement, which called for "humanitarian corridors and pauses." The conflict has...

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Published on October 24, 2023 -  01:00
France's Macron expresses solidarity with Israel in meeting with President Herzog
"The first objective we should have today is the release of all hostages" says French President Emmanuel Macron at a meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem. Macronโ€™s visit added to the chorus of Western support for Israel after Palestinian militant group Hamas carried out an attack on the country on 7 October. 30 French people were killed in the onslaught and nine French people are missing, with at least one confirmed to be among more than 200 hostages taken by Hamas. Israel says Palestinian militants killed more than 1,400 people. The Hamas-run health ministry in the Gaza Strip says relentless Israeli bombardment of the besieged enclave has killed more than 5,000 people, including more than 1,800 children.

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