Macron condemns Israeli bombing of Latin Church in Gaza

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the Israeli occupation's bombing of the Latin Church in Gaza City on Thursday, which resulted in the deaths of three civilians and the injury of others.

"I spoke with Cardinal Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem," Macron said in a post on the X platform tonight, affirming "France's solidarity with all Palestinian Christians who, from Gaza to Taybeh, are today under threat."

The French president stressed that "the continuation of this war is unjustifiable. A ceasefire must be established immediately, and civilians and hostages must be freed from the threat of permanent war."

Macron's position came shortly after French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced in a post on the X platform that Paris condemns the bombing of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, "which is under France's historical protection."

Barro added that he expressed his country's sympathy and solidarity to the Latin Patriarch in Jerusalem, saying, "These attacks are unacceptable. It is time to stop the massacre in Gaza."