French President Macron urges halt to arms deliveries to Israel for Gaza attacks
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday called for a suspension of arms deliveries to Israel amid its ongoing military operation in Gaza, emphasising the need for a political solution. In an interview with France Inter, Macron stated that "the priority is that we return to a political solution and stop delivering weapons to fight in Gaza." He clarified that France is not providing arms to Israel.
The United States supplies approximately $3 billion in military aid to Israel annually. In May, the US State Department acknowledged it was "reasonable to assess" that Israeli forces used these arms in ways that could violate humanitarian law but did not block further shipments. Similarly, the United Kingdom suspended some arms exports to Israel in September, citing potential violations of international humanitarian law.
Macron reiterated his concern that ongoing hostilities, which have now affected neighboring Lebanon, could exacerbate regional instability. He stressed that preventing an escalation in Lebanon is crucial, as "Lebanon cannot become a new Gaza."
The attacks on Gaza have already resulted in significant casualties. Israel's offensive on Gaza has led to over 41,825 deaths, mostly civilians, according to the Palestinian health ministry.
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Heavy rainfall in several parts of Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Bengaluru, including HSR Layout, Hampinagara, Bagalagunte, Varthur, Doddanekundi, RR Nagar, Rajamahal Guttahalli, V Nagenahalli, Shettihalli, Kadugodi, Hagadur, Singasandra, Koramangala, Vijayanagar, Chamarajpet, and areas surrounding Majestic.
The rain, which began on Friday night, continued into Saturday evening, causing traffic congestion at several signals. Waterlogging was reported on major roads, making it difficult for commuters to navigate.
Low-lying areas and underpasses witnessed severe water stagnation, leading to disruptions. Sarjapur Road, in particular, experienced significant water accumulation, resulting in chaos for the past three to four days.
