Jean-Noël Barrot gave a press conference this Thursday, November 7 in Jerusalem with his Israeli counterpart, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel Katz, reports BFMTV.
« The conditions seem to be ripe to move towards a diplomatic solution “, declared the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, estimating that “ a perspective has opened up to put an end to the tragedy in which Israelis, Palestinians and the entire region have been plunged since October 7 ».
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France's position
For the French minister, “ the very significant tactical successes obtained by Israel ” including the assassination of the leader of Hamas, Yahya Sinouar, and the election of a ” new American president » who does not « never made a secret of his desire to put an end to the endless wars in the Middle East “, are all reasons to hope for a diplomatic solution.” in the coming weeks ».
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He also believes that “ force alone cannot guarantee Israel's security » and that « military successes cannot replace a political perspective “, affirming that this is the ” position of France » and the “ position of the President of the Republic ».
Jean-Noël Barrot must still go to Ramallah this Thursday.
