Paris, Sept. 10 -- French President Emmanuel Macron met Qatari Prime Minister Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes in Doha, Qatar, saying the attacks were "unacceptable" and warning against the spread of the Gaza conflict to the broader region on Wednesday.

Macron said he conveyed France's position directly to Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani during their meeting.

Sharing the information, Macron wrote on X, "I met with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim, following the Israeli strikes yesterday in Doha. I told him: these strikes are unacceptable. I condemn them. I reiterated France's commitment to the sovereignty and security of Qatar."

He added that negotiations for the release of h...