Macron calls for halt to arms deliveries to Israel for Lebanon, Gaza conflict

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a halt on arms deliveries to Israel, specifically for use in Gaza. Macron stated that "the priority is that we return to a political solution" and that France is not currently delivering any weapons to Israel. This stance contrasts with the United States, which provides about $3 billion in weapons to Israel each year, with the State Department stating in May that it did not have enough evidence to block shipments. Macron has also urged for an "immediate and lasting" cease-fire in Lebanon, following Prime Minister Netanyahu's decision to send troops into ground operations in the region.