MIL OSI Translation. Government of the Republic of France statements from French to English –
The President of the Republic spoke with Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of the State of Israel, this Sunday, October 6.
On this occasion, the President of the Republic and the Israeli Prime Minister discussed the situation in the Middle East at length, in complete frankness and with respect for the friendship between France and Israel. The two leaders acknowledge their differences of view as well as their desire to be well understood by each other.
The President of the Republic reiterated to the Israeli Prime Minister that France’s commitment to Israel’s security is unwavering and reminded him of the mobilization of French military resources to defend it during the attacks carried out by Iran in recent months. On the eve of the first anniversary of Hamas’ terrorist offensive against Israel, he expressed the solidarity of the French people with the Israeli people, particularly the victims, the hostages and their loved ones. Like everyone, Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorism. Attacks against Israel and its citizens must cease, whether they are carried out by Iran or its proxies in the region.
The President of the Republic also told the Israeli Prime Minister of his conviction that the time for a ceasefire has now come. The arms deliveries, the prolongation of the war in Gaza and its extension to Lebanon cannot produce the security expected by the Israelis and by everyone in the region. We must immediately produce the decisive effort that will allow us to develop the political solutions necessary for the security of Israel and everyone in the Middle East.
The President of the Republic and the Israeli Prime Minister have agreed to remain in contact. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, will meet with Israeli officials tomorrow and will report to the President of the Republic in the coming days. France will continue to act in trust with Israel and all of its regional and international partners interested in building a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.
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