French president, Emmanuel Macronthis Thursday he asked: “to work for (obtain) a ceasefire” In the Gaza war. Just two weeks after proposing to the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin NetanyahuCooperation in the fight against terrorism of the international coalition against the Islamic State (IS), of which France is a part HamasThe French leader made a new change of rhetoric in the unstable attitude of the French authorities towards the conflict, advocating the interruption of the hostilities. Macron advocated a “ceasefire” for the first time in the devastating war between the two countries. Israel and the Islamist organization that had previously attempted to kill them. More than 10,000 Palestinians And 1,400 Israelis.
“The situation right now is serious and it’s getting worse every day. “We need a quick humanitarian pause and we need to work for a ceasefire,” Macron said in his speech at the morning start of the humanitarian conference on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict held at the Elysée. He did not dare to say the word “truce”. “With this change in rhetoric, pressure is increasing on Israel, which is inflexible in its will to continue its bombings and ground wars in the Palestinian enclave.”There will be no humanitarian ceasefire until Israeli hostages are releasedNetanyahu insisted on Thursday.
“A war against all Palestinians”
Held in just one week, this Thursday’s event in Paris has the value of existing. But this is a risky diplomatic practice with an obvious risk of delivering more than modest results. Israel was not invited and is not present at the event. He is the Prime Minister who represents the Palestinian nation. Palestinian authority, Mohammed Shtayyehwho rules West Bankbut has a somewhat relevant presence Gaza StripUnder the leadership of Hamas. Most countries except Luxembourg and Ireland sent it. Second class leaders to this summitThere will be no final explanation here.
“What is Israel doing? This is a war not against Hamas, but against all Palestinians” said Shtayyeh, recalling the 350 Palestinians killed by the Israeli Army and settlers in the West Bank so far this year. He also condemned “no water or food” In Gaza. Also, the Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority argued that “the war must end”. (…) There is little point in distributing food if someone is killed the next day.”
Although it is necessary to move towards a solution two states and measures such as ending Israeli colonies are not at the center of the meeting. Elysée sources say the conference “operational profession“Increasing the reach of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The event is Arrest of Palestinian Maryam Abudaqa in ParisA militant of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, a left-wing organization considered “terrorist” by Israel and the EU, faces deportation from France. In the neighboring country, pro-Palestinian demonstrations were banned for several weeks. October, until the Gallic justice overturned this decision of the government.
1.2 billion humanitarian aid
Following Hamas’ bloody attacks on October 7, the Israeli Government made a statement. fuel inlet blockage, food and other products through access points you control. The situation in the Palestinian region is critical. “I was in Gaza at the end of last week (…). It was one of the worst days of my life throughout my career as a humanitarian.Because I visited a school where there were thousands of refugees. (…) Some children had gone there to beg for some water and a piece of bread,” complained Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner-general of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), in a statement to France Inter morning.
Despite this, Israeli Colonel Moshe Tetro argued that “there is no humanitarian crisis in Gaza.” UN estimates 1.2 billion dollar aid need A statement must be made by the end of this year for the region where 2.3 million Palestinians live in extremely precarious conditions. Macron announced France’s support increased from 20 to 100 million euros To Gazan civilians. Other countries made similar promises at the conference in Paris. A possible opening in addition to the increase in aid Humanitarian corridor passing through Cyprus.
“The Egyptian people have already sent 1,540 tons of humanitarian aid. The entire international community does not exceed this figure“, criticized Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri at the Elysée. In fact, this event in Paris carries a clear risk that some of the declared goodwill will be spoiled.
Macron himself announced on October 25 that he would send a French “hospital ship” to the coast of the Strip to support the offensive. Health system in Gaza is on the verge of collapse —Two hospitals in the enclave It was about to be closed, UN warned—. Although the French navy sent one of its helicopter ships to the region, very few injured people can be treated there. Italy said this Thursday that it would also send a hospital ship to the shores of the Palestinian enclave “in the coming days.” However, it is unknown how many injured people will receive care. And whether it will alleviate the critical daily reality experienced by Gaza civilians.