Macron urges Netanyahu to end settler violence

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop the violent assaults by Israeli settlers on Palestinian civilians in the West Bank.

The Elysee office reported that during a phone call on Friday, Macron reiterated to Netanyahu the necessity of safeguarding Gaza's civilian population and emphasised the significance of achieving a ceasefire.

He told Netanyahu to "take the necessary measures" to end the attacks by settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank.