Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:39am on 21 Oct 2023,Saturday International
French President Emmanuel Macron praised Qatar for its crucial role in securing the release of two American hostages held by Hamas since the October 7 attack on Israel. Macron expressed confidence in further releases, emphasizing ongoing discussions through various channels, including direct contact with Hezbollah, to free more hostages. He revealed France's efforts to prevent escalation on Lebanon's southern border and acknowledged the delicate regional situation. Macron did not rule out a visit to the region in the coming days, underscoring diplomatic initiatives amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
