Barou: Two-State Solution is the Key to Peace and Security of Israel Guaranteed

French Foreign Minister Jean Noël Barou confirmed yesterday that the security of Israel will be guaranteed with the establishment of a Palestinian state, pointing out that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas pledged not to threaten the future Palestinian state's security of Israel. Barou said, "Abbas expressed his commitment to ensuring Israel's security, and the Palestinian state will not pose a threat to Israel."

The French minister emphasized that "the two-state solution was on the brink of death, but we succeeded in saving it and giving it new momentum, especially after France's decision to recognize the Palestinian state and Britain joining this support," affirming that "the two-state solution conference succeeded in creating conditions that help achieve a political settlement."

He explained that Israel should "seize the extended hand of the international community."

In a decisive stance, Barou stressed the necessity of excluding Hamas from any form of governance in Gaza, expressing Paris's displeasure with Israel's complications in distributing humanitarian aid within the sector.

He called on Israel to allow the entry of French aid stranded in Egyptian Arish to Gaza "without obstacles."

The French Foreign Minister considered the situation in Gaza as "a scandal and disgrace that must stop immediately," expressing deep shock at the continued civilian suffering in the sector for months, saying, "Killing aid-seeking civilians is unacceptable."

Regionally, Barou demanded Israel's withdrawal from the five sites it occupies in Lebanon and urged the Lebanese government to strengthen its national strength.

He also called on the Syrian government to bear its responsibilities in ensuring security, holding violators accountable, and confronting ISIS terrorism.

Regarding Iran, the French minister affirmed that his country will not extend the deadline granted to Tehran regarding the nuclear agreement, threatening to activate sanctions if no agreement is reached by the end of the summer, emphasizing that the solution can only be through negotiations.