French President Emmanuel Macron reminded Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the United Nations’ role in the creation of Israel and called on Israel to respect U.N. decisions. Macron’s comments come as tensions rise between the two leaders, with Macron insisting that halting the export of weapons to conflict zones like Gaza and Lebanon is crucial.
Maintaining a diplomatic stance, Macron also denounced Israeli attacks on U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, which includes French troops. He emphasized the importance of upholding U.N. resolutions, particularly Resolution 1701, which limits military deployment in southern Lebanon to the Lebanese army and UNIFIL peacekeepers.
During a call with Macron, Netanyahu expressed opposition to a “unilateral ceasefire” in Lebanon, highlighting his concerns about Hezbollah’s alleged use of human shields. The ongoing dialogue between the two leaders underscores the complex nature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the challenges in finding a lasting peace agreement.