Macron condemned the “blind murderous hatred” and “absolute cruelty” of the Hamas. ‘’Hamas implemented a plan that in its scale, barbarity and human toll has no precedent,” he said.

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed that France will do everything to ensure the release of the dozens of hostages held by Hamas terrrorist group after its attack on Israel.

“I want to say that we will do everything to ensure that these hostages, whatever their nationality, are released,” he said in an address to the nation.

‘’France will work on this with “our partners” and the Israeli authorities, he said.

Macron said that at least 13 French citizens were confirmed to have been killed in the attack last Saturday by Hamas and t 17 more “children and adults” were missing. ‘’Some some of them are held hostage”.

He stressed that France ‘’will never abandon its children,. Around 130 people are believed to be held hostage by Hamas.

During a press conference in Tel Aviv, families of French-Israeli citizens held hostage by Hamas urged  the president to intervene to help secure their release. They asked to have details about the hostages being held.

Macron condemned the “blind murderous hatred” and “absolute cruelty” of the Hamas. ‘’Hamas implemented a plan that in its scale, barbarity and human toll has no precedent,” he said.

He stressed that Israel had the right to defend itself “by eliminating terrorist groups, including Hamas, with targeted actions but preserving the civilian population.’’

“Those who confuse the Palestinian cause and the justification of terrorism commit a strong moral, political and strategic error,” he said.

“We cannot resign ourselves to an endless war in this region. The fight against terrorism cannot replace the search for peace. The conditions for a lasting peace are known,’’ he added.