Israeli occupation endangers peace prospects: Macron

By Yusuf Ozcan</p> <p>PARIS (AA) – French president on Wednesday said a possible solution between Israel and Palestine was in danger due to growing Israeli occupation.</p> <p>&quot;With the gradual increase of the occupation [by Israel], a solution [between Palestine and Israel] is being endangered and it feeds violence,&quot; Emmanuel Macron said in a joint news conference with his Israeli counterpart Reuven Rivlin, following their meeting in Paris.</p> <p>Macron said he discussed with the Israeli president security issues and that he didn't share the same perspective with Israelis regarding nuclear deal with Iran.</p> <p>However, he noted that the security of Israel was among the important topics on France's agenda.</p> <p>“Dialogue with Israel should be maintained to gain more control over Iran's ballistic activities,&quot; he said.</p> <p>He emphasized that a solution to the ongoing Syria crisis should be found under the auspices of the UN.</p> <p>Rivlin, for his part, said that Iran's ballistic activities posed a regional threat and that stability in the Middle East was of huge importance for Israel.