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Thursday, November 7, 2024
In Israel, French FM says diplomatic solutions are possible to free hostages, ensure safety of all
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
In Israel for the second time in a month, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says that he has come “to continue an exacting dialogue on Lebanon and Gaza.”
“Diplomatic solutions are possible to free the hostages, protect civilians and ensure the safety of all,” he writes on X, shortly before meeting outgoing Foreign Minister Israel Katz.
“It is time to end the tragedy that began on October 7.”
Barrot met hostage families earlier today, and is now meeting Katz in Jerusalem, before heading to the Prime Minister’s Office to meet Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer.
He will then head to Ramallah for meetings with Palestinian Authority officials.
398 jours de cauchemar.
Aux proches d’Ofer et Ohad, dès mon arrivée à Tel Aviv, j’ai exprimé à nouveau l’émotion et la solidarité de la Nation.
La France continuera de faire tout ce qui est en son pouvoir pour libérer les siens, et tous les otages encore retenus à Gaza. pic.twitter.com/Ome3GF9o65
— Jean-Noël Barrot (@jnbarrot) November 7, 2024
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