French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that he strongly condemned the terrorist attacks against Israel.
"I strongly condemn the terrorist attacks which are currently hitting Israel. I express my full solidarity with the victims, and their families and those close to them," Macron wrote on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
He followed this up with a confirmation that he had spoken to both President Herzog and Prime Minister Netanyahu.
"France stands in solidarity with Israel and the Israelis, committed to their security and their right to defend themselves."
I have spoken to President Herzog and Prime Minister Netanyahu.I condemn the attacks carried out from Gaza on Israel, its soldiers and its people.France stands in solidarity with Israel and the Israelis, committed to their security and their right to defend themselves.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) October 7, 2023