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French defense minister to begin M. East tour

14 November

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France's Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced on Tuesday that he is embarking on a tour of the Near and Middle East "to discuss the situation in Gaza and regional security" following a request from President Emmanuel Macron.

"This trip will start in Egypt and will continue in the Gulf region. It will end Friday in Israel, the first visit by a French Minister of the Armed Forces since 2000," Lecornu stated on X.

In previous instances, the French president has appealed numerous times for a cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip. Additionally, France hosted a conference for humanitarian aid for Gaza in Paris.

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