Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:31am on 07 Oct 2024,Monday International
French President Emmanuel Macron assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of France’s unwavering commitment to Israel’s security during a phone call, while emphasizing the need for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon. This comes a day after Macron called for halting weapon deliveries to the region, sparking tensions with Netanyahu. The French presidency highlighted Macron’s solidarity with Israel on the eve of the October 7th attack anniversary. Both leaders acknowledged their differences, particularly over arms embargoes, but expressed mutual respect. Macron reaffirmed France’s defense support, including during recent Iranian attacks.
