A French philosopher and sociologist, who is one of the country’s most revered intellectual figures, has denounced the Israeli massacre in the Gaza Strip.

“Israelis are engaged in a real massive slaughter on the populations of Gaza and continue, incessantly, hitting civilians, women, and children,” Edgar Morin, who is also a Jewish WW2 veteran, wrote on X.

“I think we are living through a horrible tragedy because we are also powerless in the face of this thing that is unleashing. At least, I say: bear witness! The only thing that remains if we cannot resist concretely is to testify. Let's resist in our minds, let's not be fooled, let's not forget, let's have the courage to face things head-on," Morin added.