He also emphasized the need to de-escalate, as well as reject collective punishment policies such as siege, starvation, or displacement for civilians. In this regard, he stressed the need for de-escalation, as well as rejecting collective punishment policies such as siege, starvation, or displacement of civilians. He added that there are ongoing Egyptian efforts to contain the escalation in the Gaza Strip. French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna expressed her country’s support for the principles of international law in protecting civilians in Gaza and urged restraint and rationality in Gaza. She said that France and Egypt share concerns about the seriousness of the situation in Gaza.
