Isaac Herzog « thanked » his counterpart for his « efforts in the fight against anti-Semitism ».
French and Israeli Presidents Emmanuel Macron and Isaac Herzog met at the Élysée, a few hours before the opening of the Paris Olympic Games.
French President Emmanuel Macron received his Israeli counterpart, Isaac Herzog, on Friday at the Élysée, « on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games ».
« Faced with the unbearable human toll among the civilian population of Gaza and the unsustainable humanitarian situation, the President of the Republic will call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire to be concluded without further delay to allow the release of all hostages, including that of our two compatriots, as well as the massive delivery of medical and humanitarian aid ».
« The two leaders will also discuss finding a political solution to the conflict on the basis of two states in order to guarantee peace and security for all in the region, » the press release concludes.
This meeting comes as Israel’s war on Gaza continues and the presence of Israeli athletes at the Olympic Games is being questioned.
In a letter addressed earlier this week to the president of the IOC (International Olympic Committee), Thomas Bach and the president of FIFA (International Football Federation) Gianni Infantino, the Palestinian Olympic Committee and the Palestinian Football Federation requested the exclusion of Israeli athletes for having violated the Olympic truce imposed from July 19 to September 15 « by continuing its bombings on Gaza, resulting in the death of at least 70 Palestinians ».
The President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog, is invited to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games scheduled for this Friday evening. His presence will open a new time of shame for the country.
Emmanuel Macron invites to his side one of the leaders of the genocide that changes the course of the century. The madman of the Elysée dares to ask for a « political truce » but has been careful not to take measures to silence the weapons in Gaza where more than 186,000 Palestinians have been massacred since October 7, crushed under bombs, by famine, or by diseases.
Including more than 400 athletes, volunteers and employees of the sports world in Palestine.
He also underlined the « contribution of the French president to guarantee the capacity of the excellent Israeli delegation to compete proudly and fairly in the Olympic Games. » The Israeli and Palestinian delegations have both received additional protection. The security detail of the 88 Israeli athletes includes both French officers and Shin Bet agents.
“The State of Israel is proud to participate in the Olympic Games and to raise its flag on this important world stage. With every jump and step, with every kick, lift and strike – we stand with our sons and daughters on the front lines, we stand with those displaced from their homes in the north and south of the country, and we continue to demand the immediate release of the hostages held by Hamas,” added the President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog.
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