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In his speech on Thursday, October 12, the President of the Republic reiterated his support for Israel against Hamas. He also assured the French families of the hostages that France was working to “bring them back safe and sound”.
The words of the President of the Republic were particularly awaited by the families of the French hostages in Israel. In his speech on Thursday October 12, Emmanuel Macron addressed them directly. “I want to tell them that France is doing everything possible, alongside the Israeli authorities and with our partners, to bring them back safely to their homes, because France never abandons its children.“, did he declare.
A “legitimate response to terrorist acts”
The head of state also reiterated France’s support for Israel and spoke of the fate of the Gazans. “This is not a war between Israelis and Palestinians, it is a war waged by terrorists against a nation, a country, a society, democratic values. We assured Israel and its people of our unwavering solidarity and support in its legitimate response to terrorist acts.“, affirmed Emmanuel Macron again.