The French president spoke this Saturday, December 2 at a press conference before leaving COP28 in Dubai to fly to Qatar, where he wants to make a diplomatic stop. Emmanuel Macron took advantage of this opportunity to hold interviews with the Arab leaders present. And called on Israel to hear the need for a ceasefire.
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With our special correspondent in Dubai, Valérie Gas
Emmanuel Macron’s message is clear and it is addressed to Israelis: “ I think we are at a moment where the Israeli authorities will have to define their objective and the desired end state more precisely, he believes. The total destruction of Hamas, what is it and does anyone think it is possible? If so, the war will last ten years. »
The French president wants to get the Israelis to define their war goals and to take the Palestinian civilian populations into account in achieving their military objectives. And this, in their own interest in the medium and long term. “ There is no lasting security for Israel in the region, pleads Mr. Macron, if its security comes at the cost of Palestinian lives, and therefore the resentment of all public opinion in the region. Let us be collectively lucid. »
Emmanuel Macron wants a new truce to create the conditions for a lasting ceasefire: “ For me, the ceasefire must happen as quickly as possible, because the good fight against terrorism is not systematic and permanent bombing. » In his eyes, security and humanitarian issues are linked. This is the message he wants to make heard in Jerusalem.
The total destruction of Hamas, what is it, and does anyone think it is possible?
Statement by the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron
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