'Despite Emmanuel Macron's call to stop the bombings in Gaza, Benyamin Netanyahu points the finger at Hamas for the damage caused to civilians'

Reactions to calls to stop Israeli bombing in Gaza

\n\nAmid a continued escalation of violence between Israel and the Gaza Strip, calls for a ceasefire are being heard internationally. Among these, the French president Emmanuel Macron called on May 17 to “stop hostilities”. However, the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, quickly responded by asserting that “responsibility for any harm done to civilians lies with the Hamas ".\n\n

Macron calls for a ceasefire

\n\nEmmanuel Macron has joined many other world leaders in calling for an immediate end to the violence. The French president expressed concern about the growing number of civilian casualties and called on all parties to the conflict to show restraint.\n\n

Netanyahu's clear response

\n\nFaced with these calls, Benjamin Netanyahu was quick to respond. He quickly asserted that responsibility for the damage caused to civilians lay with Hamas, the ruling Islamist organization in the Gaza Strip. He added that Israeli forces will continue their operation for as long as necessary to restore the security of its citizens.\n\n

The role of Hamas

\n\nPointing the finger at Hamas, Netanyahu claims that the latter uses civilians as human shields, thus putting their lives in danger. He further argues that Israel does everything possible to minimize civilian casualties, but that this is made difficult by the tactics employed by Hamas.\n\n

Outlook for the future

\n\nDespite international calls for a ceasefire, the conflict between Israel and Hamas does not appear to be easing any time soon. The situation remains tense, with an escalation of violence on both sides. In this complex context, the search for a lasting peaceful solution is more necessary than ever, but also increasingly difficult.\n\nIn short, after the call fromEmmanuel Macron “to stop” Israeli bombings in Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu states that “responsibility for any harm done to civilians lies with the Hamas ". Only the future will tell us how this situation will evolve. \n\n