French President Macron Proposes Formation of International Coalition to Defeat Hamas
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French President Emmanuel Macron proposed on the 24th (local time) utilizing an international coalition to repel the Palestinian armed group Hamas.
According to major foreign media, President Macron visited Israel that day, held a private meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and then held a press conference where he made this announcement.
President Macron said, "France stands with Israel in the fight against Hamas, a terrorist organization aiming to destroy Israel," adding, "France is ready to participate in international cooperation to fight Hamas."
He continued, "I propose to international partners to establish regional and international coalition forces to fight this terrorist group that threatens us all," emphasizing, "Countries fighting IS (Islamic State) can also fight Hamas."
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President Macron stated that Israel and Palestine must engage in political dialogue. He said, "Israel's security cannot be sustained without a resolute resumption of the political process with Palestine," and added, "While fighting Hamas with force, we must listen to Palestine's position with reason."
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