By Muslim Mirror Desk
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that any forced transfer of people from the southern Gaza city of Rafah would constitute “a war crime”.
Rafah, a town in the southern Gaza Strip bordering Egypt, has been a focal point of conflict between Israel and Palestinian groups. Reports have surfaced suggesting Israeli authorities are considering a forced population transfer in Rafah as part of their security measures.
In response to these reports, President Macron conveyed France’s strong opposition to any such action by Israel. He emphasized the importance of respecting international law and human rights principles, stating that forced population transfers are a violation of fundamental rights and could exacerbate tensions in an already volatile region.
Macron’s warning comes at a critical juncture in Israeli-Palestinian relations, with efforts to revive peace talks stalled and violence continuing to flare up intermittently. The French President’s intervention underscores the international community’s concerns over the situation and the need for restraint from all parties involved.
France has been a longstanding supporter of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with Macron reaffirming his country’s commitment to this goal. He urged Israel to refrain from any actions that could undermine prospects for peace and called for renewed efforts to find a negotiated settlement that addresses the legitimate aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians.
The warning from Macron follows similar expressions of concern from other world leaders and human rights organizations. The potential forced population transfer in Rafah has drawn condemnation from various quarters, with critics arguing that it would further entrench the occupation and worsen the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Israel has vowed to destroy the militants, who also seized about 250 hostages, of whom Israel believes around 130 remain in Gaza, including 33 presumed dead.
Almost six months of fighting have killed 32,070 people in Gaza, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory.
Israel has yet to formally respond to Macron’s warning, but the issue is likely to feature prominently in discussions between Israeli and French officials in the coming days. The Israeli government has defended its security measures in the past, citing the need to protect its citizens from threats posed by militant groups operating in Gaza. ( With Agency Inputs )
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