The Israel-Hamas war shows no signs of abating – three months on – as regional players are sucked into the fray despite a flurry of diplomatic responses. As Middle Eastern neighbours tread a fine line, France has warned Iran and its proxies to steer clear of the fight. RFI examines Paris's role as a potential peacemaker.
French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken this week agreed to seek steps to avoid a wider Middle East war following strikes in Lebanon and Iraq.
