Western European leaders condemned Iran’s direct overnight attack on Israel in sharp terms on Sunday, while issuing warnings of an escalation in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. French President Emmanuel Macron said the attack threatened to destabilize the region. “France is working along with its partners for de-escalation and calls for restraint,” he posted on X. Macron expressed solidarity with the people of Israel and emphasized the significance of Israeli security for France. According to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Daniel Hagari, France contributed to warding off the Ir…