Attacks by Israel in Iran, recognition of Palestine, “sentry” machine … what should be remembered from the press convention of Emmanuel Macron | EUROtoday

During a press convention on the Elysée on the state of affairs within the Middle East, the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, reacted to the large strikes of Israel on army and nuclear websites of Iran, which have taken place for the reason that morning of Friday, June 13.

“Iran has a heavy responsibility in the destabilization of the whole region”he mentioned, believing that the nation had freed itself “Of all its obligations vis-à-vis the international community” and castigating that he has “Not seriously taken the proposals put forward by the United States”. He referred to as for “Negotiation” and on the “Resumption of dialogue”in addition to “The greatest restraint to avoid climbing”.

The Head of State reaffirmed the conviction by France of the acceleration of the Iranian nuclear program: “The risk of this march towards nuclear weapons by Iran threatens the region, Europe and more generally collective stability. »» “The question of Iranian nuclear is a serious question, an existential question. It is through negotiation that it must now be settled “he expressed.

France “Do not share” the Israeli approach, but the strikes “Have had long -standing effects”continued Mr. Macron.

Defense of Israel in the event of an attack

While ensuring that France had not participated in the conduct of these Israeli strikes, Mr. Macron said that she ” would participate in Israel’s defense operations if it is in a position to do so ”. “Israel has the right, like every people, to their defense”he added, including that he had assured him to the Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu. However, he added that he “Do not envisage[ait] in no way participating in any offensive operation ” or endangering civilians.

“We have all the time favored the diplomatic method [sur la question du nucléaire et du balistique iranien] Rather than army intervention, so France didn’t advocate assaults on the a part of Israel ”he mentioned, repeating that France “Did not plan this decision with Israel”. The French assist for the proper of Israel to defend itself is “Not unconditional and limitless support”he mentioned.

“This, in no case should we make us forget Gaza”underlined the President of the Republic, reiterating his name to a cease-fire within the enclave and recalling the character “Unjustifiable” humanitarian blocking imposed within the Palestinian enclave.

“These events of the night [en Iran] are to be put in the perspective of the wider conflict that is played out in the region, and in particular since the terrorist attacks of October 7, the current war in Gaza ”insisted Mr. Macron.

The conference at the UN on the State of Palestine, which was to be held next week in New York, must be postponed “For logistical and safety causes”but “Will happen as quickly as potential”continued the president, who reiterated his desire to advance on the implementation of a two -state solution. “This postponement cannot call into question our determination to advance towards the implementation of the solution of the two states. Whatever the circumstances, I said my determination to recognize the state of Palestine ”he said. A “Demilitarized Palestinian State” is a “Prerequisite important for the regional integration of Israel”added Mr. Macron.

Reinforcement of the “Sentinel” device

On the French side, Mr. Macron announced a ” reinforcement “ of the “Sentinel” system, which deploys soldiers in France, “To cope with all of the potential threats to the nationwide territory”.

“Several measures have also been made to guarantee the security of our nationals and troops and our embassies in the region. I ask our compatriots not to go there [au Proche-Orient]whatever the pretext. Our military system in the region is on alert ”,, added the President of the Republic.

“Given the shortcoming of anybody to determine on the length, the extent of operations and responses, we should put together for financial penalties”also warned Mr. Macron.

“The international economic system will be impacted, whether or not it’s business roads and threats to the Strait of Ormuz, whether or not it’s international oil manufacturing capacities”he added, also evoking “Consequences for our compatriots who are in the region, whether diplomats, military or whether our nationals; but also for our country ”.