Macron Calls for Ceasefire and Arms Embargo Amid Rising Israel-Iran Tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron urges a halt to arms sales to Israel and emphasizes the need for diplomatic solutions as regional conflicts escalate.

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, urging the international community to stop arms sales to Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Macron's stance, arguing that an embargo would empower Iran and its proxies.
France, while not a major arms supplier to Israel, aims to influence the U.S. and other allies to press for a ceasefire.
Macron's comments have received mixed reactions, with support from Lebanon, Qatar, and Egypt, but condemnation from Israel.
The U.S. has not publicly responded to Macron's call, while continuing its military support for Israel with a recent aid package.