Macron Urges Israel to Cease Targeting Gaza's Innocent Civilians

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Israel to stop killing babies and women in Gaza, saying there is "no justification" for the bombings. Macron emphasized the importance of a ceasefire and stated that it would benefit Israel. He acknowledged Israel's right to self-defense but condemned the actions of Hamas, considering it a terrorist organization. Macron expressed hope that other world leaders, including those from the US and the UK, would join his call for a ceasefire. He highlighted the conclusion of a humanitarian aid conference in Paris, which emphasized the need for a humanitarian pause and a ceasefire. Macron urged Israel to halt the bombing, emphasizing that civilians, including babies, women, and the elderly, were being killed without reason or legitimacy. He refused to judge whether international law had been broken but stated that his role as head of state prevented him from criticizing Israel just a month after it was attacked. Macron disagreed with the approach of large-scale bombing in Gaza as a means of protection, stating it only created resentment and prolonged the conflict. He addressed other global issues, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine, online extremism, and the link between climate change and terrorism. Macron stressed the importance of international cooperation in addressing global challenges.