Emmanuel Macron says Israel must define more precisely its Gaza aims
by Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor from World news | The Guardian on (#6GWJ9)
French president says there is no lasting security for Israel if it comes at the cost of Palestinian lives
Emmanuel Macron has ramped up his criticism of Israel's military strategy, saying its stated objective of the elimination of Hamas could take a decade and stoke the resentment of all public opinion in the region".
In his strongest warning yet, the French president said at the weekend that the Israeli authorities needed to define more precisely" their aims in Gaza, adding that the proper response to a terrorist group was not to bomb the entirety of civilian capabilities".
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