Macron: Gaza plan must lead to peace via two-state solution

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday welcomed the agreement between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas on the release of hostages and an end to the fighting in the Gaza Strip, reported German Press Agency (dpa).

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He says the deal should mark the end of war and start of a political solution based on two states.
Macron pledges France's support and plans to discuss peace efforts with global partners in Paris.
He urges all parties to fully honor the agreement, calling it a source of hope for hostages and the region.

"This agreement must mark the end of the war and the beginning of a political solution based on the two-state solution," Macron said.

"France is ready to contribute to this goal. We will discuss this with our international partners this afternoon in Paris," Macron said, referring to a conference on the implementation of the United States (US) peace plan for Gaza and support after the end of the war.

"I call on all parties to strictly adhere to the terms of the agreements, Macron said, adding that it was a source of "great hope" for the hostages and their families, for the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and for the entire region.

--BERNAMA-dpa