French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a speech at the COP28 climate summit held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Referring to the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, Macron said that efforts should be redoubled to ensure a permanent ceasefire in the region and the release of all prisoners.
“The war could last ten years.”
Macron called on Israel to clarify its goals against Hamas, saying: “We are in a period when Israeli officials need to define their ultimate goals and objectives more clearly. Does anyone believe that it is possible to completely destroy Hamas? “If that were the case, the war would last ten years,” he said.
“Let’s all be sensible together.”
Macron touched on the impact of the ongoing attacks in the Gaza Strip on Israel’s security, saying: “If Israel’s security is guaranteed at the expense of Palestinian lives and thus angers public opinion in the region, there will be no permanent security for Israel.” Israel in the region. “Let’s all be sensible together,” he said.
‘I am so worried’
Macron expressed his deep concern about the resumption of violence in the Gaza Strip, and added that he would go to Qatar to assist in efforts to start a new ceasefire.
(Tags for translation) Gaza