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War in Gaza: welcoming Palestinian refugees “is part of a humanitarian tradition in Metz”, defends the city’s mayor
War in Gaza: welcoming Palestinian refugees “is part of a humanitarian tradition in Metz”, defends the city’s mayor
(France Info)
In France, several mayors, from different political parties, have decided to turn off the lights in their town halls in tribute to the victims in Gaza. François Grosdidier, mayor of Metz, is the guest of 11/13 info this Thursday, May 30.
François Grosdidier, mayor of Metz, announced that he was ready to welcome Palestinian refugees into his city. “It depends on the international organization (…) we were able to mobilize very quickly to welcome Ukrainian refugees, this is part of a humanitarian tradition of the city of Metz which is very old”, explains the guest. According to him, this war is causing considerable human damage. Cities can contact the European Ministry of Foreign Affairs to welcome Palestinians “as soon as they come out”according to the mayor.
The guest believes that a “The vast majority of French people have empathy. For me, humans are equal, whatever their side”. He assures that it is not a political choice nor an announcement effect. “France plays a role which tends to pacify, to end the conflict, I do not want to give up on a two-state solution”defends François Grosdidier.
