Turin, 9 June (LaPresse) – The humanitarian blockade imposed by the Israeli army on Gaza for over three months has been described as “scandalous” and ‘shameful’. This was stated by French President Emmanuel Macron during his speech in Nice. Le Monde reports. Macron again called for a ‘ceasefire,’ the ‘release of hostages’ and the ‘reopening of humanitarian routes’ to the besieged Palestinian territory. France, he added, has ‘sent all messages’ to ensure that the “protection” of its citizens ‘is guaranteed’ and that they can ‘return to French soil’, he continued in response to the boarding of the Madleen by Israeli authorities, on board which are 12 pro-Palestinian activists, including six French citizens. France is ‘vigilant’ and ‘stands by all its citizens when they are in danger,’ he added.