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Macron Doubts Iran-US Conflict is Over, Urges Netanyahu Toward Rationality on Lebanon
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Macron Doubts Iran-US Conflict is Over, Urges Netanyahu Toward Rationality on Lebanon

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • French President Emmanuel Macron stated he does not believe the conflict between Iran and the United States is entirely over, despite an agreement.
  • Macron described the situation as entering a "new phase" of cooperation and dialogue, which is preferable to war.
  • He also urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to show responsibility and rationality regarding Lebanon and criticized his policies in Gaza and the West Bank.

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed skepticism that the conflict between Iran and the United States has fully concluded, even with a recent agreement in place. Speaking in an interview with France 2 television, Macron stated, "It is always better to have an agreement than war, especially when there is a risk of escalation. We are entering a new phase, a phase of cooperation and dialogue, which is better than war."

It is always better to have an agreement than war, especially when there is a risk of escalation. We are entering a new phase, a phase of cooperation and dialogue, which is better than war.

— Emmanuel MacronFrench President speaking about the Iran-US situation.

Macron also commented on the spontaneous nature of U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to sign an agreement with Iran in Versailles. Trump had joined Macron for dinner following the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains.

Turning his attention to the Middle East, Macron called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to demonstrate "responsibility and rationality" concerning Lebanon. He argued that an offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon is ultimately counterproductive to Israel's long-term interests. "Hezbollah is a risk for Israel, that is absolutely true, but the security of the Jewish state cannot be guaranteed by conquering neighboring territory," Macron said.

Hezbollah is a risk for Israel, that is absolutely true, but the security of the Jewish state cannot be guaranteed by conquering neighboring territory.

— Emmanuel MacronFrench President commenting on the conflict in southern Lebanon.

Furthermore, Macron criticized Netanyahu's policies in Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank, asserting that they fuel resentment and violence among the region's population. Regarding Ukraine, Macron lauded the country's resistance against Russia, praising its "astonishing courage," innovative capacity, and military production capabilities, which he noted have surprised observers since the conflict began.

Ukraine is resisting with courage, innovative capacity and military production capacity that has stunned everyone since day one.

— Emmanuel MacronFrench President praising Ukraine's efforts in the war.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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