Former French ambassador to Israel talks with Marc Lamont Hill on the West’s response to Israel’s battle on Gaza.
Whereas Western international locations initially expressed their unconditional assist for Israel after the October 7 assaults, finally some started voicing their concern because the humanitarian disaster and the civilian loss of life toll in Gaza worsened. France’s President Emmanuel Macron was one of many few Western leaders who known as for a ceasefire a month after Israel started its offensive.
Practically 9 weeks for the reason that starting of the battle, has the West helped or hindered efforts to cease the loss of life of civilians? What position may the West have in attaining a diplomatic or political answer?
On UpFront this week, former French ambassador to each Israel and america, Gerard Araud, speaks to Marc Lamont Hill in regards to the West’s stance in direction of Israel.