France says situation in Gaza remains 'tragic,' stresses need for 2-state solution (opens original article in a new tab)

France calls the Gaza situation 'tragic' and reiterates the importance of a 2-state solution, emphasizing that peace requires recognizing the other's right to existence and security.

• France describes the situation in Gaza as 'tragic'
• France emphasizes the need for a 2-state solution
• French Foreign Minister Barrot states that peace requires acknowledging the other's right to existence and security