Jerusalem:
French International Minister Jean-Noel Barrot mentioned Thursday in Jerusalem he noticed prospects for ending Israel’s wars in Gaza and Lebanon after Donald Trump was elected US president.
“I consider a window has opened for placing an finish to the tragedy through which Israelis, Palestinians, and your complete area have been immersed since October 7” final 12 months, Barrot advised reporters in Jerusalem.
Talking alongside outgoing Israeli International Minister Israel Katz, Barrot cited Trump’s “want to see the top of the Center East’s infinite wars” in addition to Israel’s latest “tactical successes”.
Barrot mentioned he hoped a “diplomatic answer” would emerge “within the coming weeks”.
“Drive alone is not going to be sufficient to ensure Israel’s safety,” he mentioned, including that “army success couldn’t be an alternative choice to a political perspective”.
“It’s time to transfer in direction of a deal that may permit for the liberation of all hostages, a ceasefire, and the mass entry of humanitarian support into Gaza, and to arrange for the day after.”
Barrot mentioned “Israel has the best to defend itself” however pointed to “colonisation”, “humanitarian support restrictions” and “the continuation of air strikes in north Gaza” as danger components for Israel’s safety.
Barrot is predicted to talk with Palestinian Authority president Mahmud Abbas and his prime minister, Muhammad Mustafa.
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