French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a news conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris. (April 25, 2019) (Reuters)
Macron calls to halt weapons deliveries to “Israel”
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday urged a halt to arms deliveries to the Israeli Occupation, as international pressure mounts to halt the aggression on Gaza, which has also expanded to Lebanon.
"I think that today, the priority is that we return to a political solution, that we stop delivering weapons to fight in Gaza," Macron told French public radio channel France Inter.
Macron added that France was not sending any weapons to “Israel”.
Macron reiterated his concern over the conflict in Gaza that is continuing despite repeated calls for a ceasefire.
"I think we are not being heard," he said. "I think it is a mistake, including for the security of Israel," he said, adding that the conflict was leading to "hatred."
Macron also said avoiding an escalation in Lebanon was a "priority."
"Lebanon cannot become a new Gaza," he added.