PARIS, Oct 6 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday called for halting arms shipments to Israel over its operations in Gaza, which over a year have killed nearly 42,000 people and injured some 97,000.
In an interview with France Inter radio, Macron stressed the need to prioritise a political solution in the region.
He claimed France was not sending weapons to Israel for use in Gaza, according to Anadolu Agency (AA).
Macron stressed that Israel should adhere to international and humanitarian law in defending itself.
He also addressed Israel's recent attacks on Lebanon, stating that "Lebanon cannot become a new Gaza."
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