Overview

• 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.