Macron tells Netanyahu France committed to “Israel’s” security

French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed Sunday his country's "unwavering commitment" to the Israeli Occupation’s security in a phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while insisting on a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, the French Presidency said – according to Agence France-Presse (AFP).

"On the eve of the first anniversary of the Hamas terrorist offensive against Israel, he expressed the solidarity of the French people with the Israeli people," the French presidency said, adding that Macron also voiced "his conviction that the time for a ceasefire has now come."

In return, Netanyahu told Macron that “Israel” expects support from France and not restrictions after the French president called for a halt to arms supplies to “Israel” for use in Gaza.

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"Israel's friends are expected to stand behind it, and not impose restrictions on it that will only strengthen the Iranian axis of evil," Netanyahu said according to his office.

He further claimed that the fight against Hezbollah will help “change the reality” in Lebanon and bring stability to the entire Middle East.

"The prime minister emphasized that Israel's actions against Hezbollah create an opportunity to change the reality in Lebanon for the benefit of stability, security and peace in the entire region," Netanyahu's office quoted him telling Macron during their phone call.