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Macron urges Netanyahu to reach truce deal with Hamas: France
5 May 2024 16:27 BST
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in telephone talks to reach a deal in negotiations with Palestinian group Hamas on a ceasefire in the Gaza war.
"The president encouraged Prime Minister Netanyahu to successfully complete these negotiations which could lead to the release of hostages, the protection of civilians through a ceasefire and regional de-escalation," the French presidency said in a statement.
Reported by AFP