French President Emmanuel Macron warned his Iranian counterpart Ibrahim Raisi in a phone call today against any escalation or extension of the conflict between Israel and Hamas “especially in Lebanon”announced the French Presidency.

Emmanuel Macron “reminded everyone of the need to unequivocally condemn Hamas’ terrorist attacks on Israel; Israel’s right to defend itself and neutralize terrorist groups that have targeted its population.”

THE France to continue ‘efforts to avoid ignition’ in the Middle East or strengthening the war between Israel and the Hamas organization, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said today from Israel. “The situation is difficult, worrying. It is serious,” he said, citing the responsibility of all leaders.

“Israel experienced the unspeakable,” he said. “Nothing justifies terrorism. In this there can be neither justification nor explanation” and Israel has the right to defend itself against the rigidity of Hamas”.

However, the Israeli response to Hamas “must be firm, strong and fair”, emphasized Katrin Colona, ​​repeating that Israel must respect international and humanitarian justice.

“It is important that the United Nations is able to transport food, basic necessities to the southern Gaza Strip. Water was distributed in parts, it’s a first step.”

“Don’t laugh, it’s important we remember that Hamas is doing harm to the Palestinians,” the French foreign minister said, adding that the Islamic group “is holding the Palestinian population hostage.”

After Israel, Catherine Colonna is visiting Egypt and tomorrow she will be in Lebanon.