France chairs call with western allies, Arab nations on Middle East

Leaders from Canada, France, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, and Britain held a call, chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron, to discuss the situation in the Middle East. The leaders agreed that the focus must be on advancing peace and security in the region. Key objectives include reaching a lasting ceasefire, securing the release of all hostages, the disarmament of Hamas, and increasing the flow of life-saving assistance for Palestinian civilians.