And he said Macron In a press conference in Cyprus at the conclusion of the “Med 9” summit that brings together the European Union countries bordering the Mediterranean: “This is in no way a call to disarm.” IsraelRather, it is a call to stop any destabilization in this part of the world.”
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah broke out a year ago when the Iranian-backed group began firing rockets at northern Israel in support of Hamas in the war in the Gaza Strip, which has been going on for more than a year.
The conflict has intensified severely in the past few weeks, with Israel bombing the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley, killing a number of senior Hezbollah leaders, and sending ground forces to areas in southern Lebanon, while launching… Hezbollah Missiles on targets deeper in Israel.
Macron said: “We emphasized the necessity of a ceasefire, and it is a necessary ceasefire in Gaza and in Lebanon. It is currently necessary for both our hostages and the civilian population who are victims of violence, and to avoid the regional expansion of the conflict.”
He added: “This is why France called for an end to the export of weapons used in these war zones. We all know that it is the only way to put an end to it.”
On Saturday, the French President said that arms shipments used in the Gaza conflict must stop, as part of broader efforts to find a political solution, which angered Israel and prompted its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu To say the next day that imposing restrictions on Israel will only serve Iran And its allies.
France is not a major arms supplier to Israel, as it exported military equipment worth 30 million euros ($33 million) last year, according to the annual arms exports report issued by the Ministry of Defense.
