Emmanuel Macron pressed for recognition of Palestinian statehood in an address to the UK’s Parliament, saying it was the “only path to peace”. The French president said a ceasefire was a matter of “absolute urgency” and that a two-state solution would bring security to the region. President Macron said: I want to be clear, calling today for a ceasefire in Gaza without any condition". Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
00:00We have also stood together in calling for the cessation of hostilities and path to peace in the Middle East since the spiral of violence began after the terrorist attacks by Hamas on the 7th of October, 2023.
00:14Together, we call for the release of all hostages. Together, we've called for a ceasefire in Gaza. It is a matter of absolute urgency to end the suffering of the hostages and of the Gazans.
00:32A war without end and without a strategic objective poses a huge threat to the region and our collective security. Today, a dehumanization is occurring there that can never be justified.
00:48Together, we are aware that a political way out is crucial. And I believe in the future of the two-state solution as a basis for regional security architecture, which will enable Israel to live in peace and security alongside its neighbors.
01:07But I want to be clear. Calling today for a ceasefire in Gaza without any condition is just telling to the rest of the world that for us as Europeans, there is no double standard.
01:26And as we are attached to human lives, as we are attached to territorial integrity, we want a ceasefire. No discussion.
01:34And today, working together in order to recognize the state of Palestine and to initiate this political momentum is the only path to peace.
