Macron to Netanyahu: To Ease Tensions Between Israel and Lebanon

The office of French President Emmanuel Macron stated that "the president reaffirmed during a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today, Monday, France's desire to avoid escalation in the Middle East and to counter Iranian efforts to destabilize the region." The French presidency added that "Macron reiterated to Netanyahu that France wants an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and is working to try to ease the tensions arising from the clashes on the border between Israel and Lebanon."