French President Emmanuel Macron has warned Israel again that fighting terrorism does not mean “leveling everything in Gaza”, repeating his call for a ceasefire “leading to a humanitarian ceasefire”.

“As the weeks go by, we cannot allow the idea to take hold that an effective fight against terrorism could mean leveling everything in Gaza or attacking indiscriminately against civilians and civilian casualties,” the head of state told France television. 5.

“For this reason, while we recognize Israel’s right to protect itself by fighting terrorism, we ask for the protection of these people and a ceasefire leading to a humanitarian ceasefire,” he said.

The French president asked the Israelis to “stop this treatment because it is not appropriate, because all lives are worthy and we protect them”.

Macron defended France’s “coherent” and “fair treatment”, while acknowledging that it “doesn’t please any side”. “I believe that (this answer) corresponds to our diplomatic history”, as well as “to our values ​​(and) interests”, he stressed.

At the same time, Macron defended the bill on immigration which was approved by the French National Assembly and the Senate, saying it is the “shield we lacked”. He underlined that France is a country that has always welcomed and will continue to welcome foreigners. But he noted that there is an “immigration problem in France”, although the country is not “overwhelmed” by immigrants. “There is more immigration pressure than ten years ago in the country. And, yes, it puts a strain on our system,” he said.

“I will submit the bill approved by the Senate and the National Assembly to the Constitutional Council because I believe there are some provisions that are not in accordance with our Constitution,” Emmanuel Macron also said, clarifying at the same time that the text approved in its entirety does not adopt the ideas of Marine Le Pen’s National Rally. There is no “ideological victory” for the far-right, the French president said, calling the decision by Le Pen’s party to vote for it a “crude maneuver”.

Emmanuel Macron also underlined that there is no split in the presidential camp, after the vote against the bill by some members of the majority and the announcement of the resignation of the Minister of Health, Aurelien Rousseau, whose choice, he said, he respects.