President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has released his statement following the killing of Hamas Leader, Yahya Sinwar, in Gaza.
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Yahya Sinwar. Photo: nypost.com |
Sinwar was killed by Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Thursday 17 October, 2024.
Via a statement, the French President described the killing of Sinwar as a “military success for Israel”, and “demand the release of all hostages still being held by Hamas”.
In his full statement, President Macron said: “Yahya Sinwar was the main person responsible for the terrorist attacks and barbaric acts of October 7th. Today, I think with emotion of the victims, including 48 of our compatriots, and their loved ones. France demands the release of all hostages still held by Hamas.
“This day is a turning point, as well as a military success for Israel. This opportunity must be seized so that all the hostages are freed and the war finally stopped.”