I just spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin @Netanyahu. The release of all hostages and Israel’s security are a priority for France. I called on the Israeli Prime Minister to end the strikes on Gaza and to return to the ceasefire, which Hamas must accept. I emphasized that humanitarian aid must resume immediately. We will continue working on the Arab reconstruction plan and the essential return to a political horizon based on the two-state solution, which is the only path to peace and security for both peoples. Any forced displacement or annexation would go against this goal. I also called on Israel to strictly respect the ceasefire it had committed to in Lebanon. This requirement applies to all parties in order to ensure the safety of civilian populations on both sides of the Blue Line. Regarding Lebanon, after my discussions with the Lebanese President on Friday and this conversation with the Israeli Prime Minister, we have decided to work together. The monitoring mechanism must be strengthened to fully restore Lebanon’s sovereignty. This includes a complete withdrawal of Israel from Lebanese territory and support in order to restore the state’s monopoly on arms. Finally, following my phone call on Friday with Syrian President Al-Charaa, we discussed with the Israeli Prime Minister the stabilization of Syria and the restoration of its full sovereignty. We will continue to coordinate closely with the Israeli authorities on all these priority issues. The Middle East needs stability. Only a just and lasting peace can guarantee a future for all.