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Netanyahu tells visiting French defense minister Israel still waiting for proof medicines reached hostages
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
Israel is still waiting for proof that medicine purchased by France for hostages in Gaza actually reached them, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells visiting French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu in Jerusalem.
He also thanks France for buying the medication.
The two also discuss tensions in Lebanon and the need to push Hezbollah back from the border in accordance with UNSC Resolution 1701.
Netanyahu says Israel can achieve that goal diplomatically or through other means, a euphemism for a military campaign.
They are joined by National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi, Military Secretary Avi Gil, Diplomatic Adviser Ophir Falk, Spokesman Mark Regev, and French Ambassador Frederic Journes.
The Times of Israel Community.