French President Macron calls on Israel to stop killing Gaza's women and babies – BBC News

Israel must stop killing babies and women in Gaza, French President Emmanuel Macron has told the BBC.

In an exclusive interview at the Élysée Palace, he said there was "no justification" for the bombing, saying a ceasefire would benefit Israel.

While recognising Israel's right to protect itself, "we do urge them to stop this bombing" in Gaza.

But he also stressed that France "clearly condemns" the "terrorist" actions of Hamas.

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[aa-fwpw]

When it's Macron saying that, you know the situation is truly and indescribably horrific.

[ItzDylanM]

This is the last person i expected to call for them to stop this

[ioneeamigo]

I am in positive shock. That he actually did say that.

[datasqlai]

That's a very rational and balanced view of the complex middle east crisis. Strong leader with high morals, compassion and a spine. "It is impossible to explain we want to fight against terrorism by killing innocent people". Strong words.

[aponthekeys]

Never thought we would see the day when President Macron shows more humanity than other Western World Leaders. Kudos.

[missrosediana]

He is clearly afraid but i respect that he is saying what he have courage to say.

[soc]

When it comes from Macron you know things are absolutely unacceptable.

[mike]

I'm an American and I stand with Palestine 🇵🇸

[Ana-rbws]

When even Macron gets on board, you know things are dire.

[billylam]

My respect goes to him. At least he has guts to say something that the US doesn't want to hear!

[anemlalani]

Seems like he listened to his heart for the first time.

[joe_delici]

its very interesting that the rules of international law are only applied to the enemies but not to allies

[sydwrites]

He asked for a ceasefire dear BBC. How hard is it to write the word 😅

[theunholymessiah]

The only reason he is able to speak his mind is because France, unlike other countries, had the sense to build its own defense industry and not rely so heavily on the US for all its needs, which makes France and its people truly free.

[major]

He got some balls to even touch on some bit of the truth

[misslulu]

There is no words in this world can describe the amount of horrific psychological disturbance we are witnessing done in Gaza

[AWM]

Shocking coming from him! May be these people do have a heart and conscience, but peer pressure and love for power blind them.

[kasper]

Just listen to the fear in his voice.. He genuinely believes somone is coming after him for simply stating the truth.

[kawsaradan]

He's still scared and careful about words to please them 😡

[caramelbilquees]

Respect. He told the truth he saw the one-sided media and his DISGUST urged him to speak the truth!