BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 5. French President
Emmanuel Macron called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
to complete ongoing negotiations with Hamas on a ceasefire in the
Gaza Strip and the release of hostages, the Elysee Palace said in a
statement, Trend
reports.
According to the information, Macron stressed the importance of
freeing the hostages as a priority and expressed full support for
mediation efforts. He also called for an end to Israeli operations
in the region.
Macron discussed with Netanyahu the need to reach an agreement
that would guarantee the release of hostages, the protection of
civilians and regional de-escalation.