French President Calls for Ceasefire Betwen Israel and Hezbollah at UN
French President, Emanuel Macron, Sept 25, 2024 Photo: UN
September 25, 2024 Hour: 4:54 pm
The leader called for a cessation of hostilities, but equated the Israeli aggression that left hundreds dead, including children and women, with attacks on military targets by the Lebanese resistance.
French President Emmanuel Macron took advantage of his speech on Wednesday before the UN General Assembly to urge Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah to stop hostilities on the border between the two countries.
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The leader did not mention the multiple indiscriminate killings from air strikes, although he called «strongly» on Israel to stop the escalation in Lebanon.
At the same time, he stressed the importance of respecting the «blue line», the border drawn by the UN between Israel and Lebanon, at a time when the top brass of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) They assured the local press that they are prepared to carry out a land invasion in southern Lebanon.
In that sense, Macron warned that an extension of military operations on Lebanese territory would bring serious consequences. «There can and should not be a war in Lebanon», said the President, stressing that the situation in Gaza has already caused too many civilian casualties.
«The war in Gaza has gone on too long, and there is no justification for the tens of thousands of Palestinian civilian victims», he stressed.
The president also called for a new phase in Gaza, focused on the cessation of hostilities, return of humanitarian aid and protection of civilians. However, the condemnation of the Israeli regime by France has so far been only declaratory.
However, Macron said his country is willing to participate in any initiative that can save lives and ensure the safety of those involved.
On the other hand, Macron advocated for a reform in the UN Security Council, seeking to limit the use of the veto in cases of mass crimes.
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