Macron says France stands 'shoulder to shoulder' with Israel
The Hindu
French President Emmanuel Macron vowed not to leave Israel isolated in its fight against Islamist militants, but warned against the risks of a regional conflict as he arrived in Israel.
French President Emmanuel Macron vowed on October 24 not to leave Israel isolated in its fight against Islamist militants, but warned against the risks of a regional conflict as he arrived in Israel.
After meeting with families of French victims at Tel Aviv airport, Mr. Macron told President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem that France stood "shoulder to shoulder" with Israel and that the first objective should be to free hostages in Gaza.
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"I want you to be sure that you're not left alone in this war against terrorism," Mr. Macron said. "It is our duty to fight against terrorism, without any confusion and without enlarging this conflict."
Beyond showing solidarity with Israel, Mr. Macron wanted to make "proposals that are as operational as possible" to prevent an escalation, to free hostages, and guarantee Israel's security and work towards a two-state solution, presidential advisers said. He will push for a humanitarian truce, they added.
Mr. Macron's visit comes after European Union foreign ministers on Monday struggled to agree on a call for a "humanitarian pause" in the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas to allow much more aid to reach civilians.
Mr. Macron was also due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and centrist opposition leaders Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid, the Elysee said.
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