Gaza: Macron strongly criticises Israel’s military offensive

19/09/2025 16:33 France 24

During an interview for Israeli TV, #Macron criticised Israel’s #Gaza offensive, warned of damage to its #credibility, and reiterated support for a #Palestinian state.

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