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[global network report] according to agence france-presse, french president macron called on saturday (5th local time) to stop providing weapons for israel’s war in the gaza strip, triggering a strong reaction from israeli prime minister netanyahu, who accused macron of long called western leaders like him who have called for an arms embargo against israel "shameful." later in the day, the french presidential palace responded to netanyahu's remarks.

the french presidential palace stated later on the 5th that france is a "firm friend of israel", but netanyahu's reaction "overreacted and broke away from the friendship between france and israel."

according to agence france-presse, macron told french media earlier that day, "i think the first task today is for us to return to a political solution and stop the delivery of weapons to the gaza strip." he added that france has not transport any weapons.

macron also reiterated his concerns about the crisis in gaza. "i think we were not listened to," he said. "i think this is a mistake, including for israel's security." macron said the war was causing "hatred."

in addition, agence france-presse stated that macron also criticized netanyahu’s decision to send troops to lebanon for ground operations.

macron's remarks quickly triggered a strong reaction from netanyahu.

"as israel attacks the barbaric forces led by iran, all civilized countries should stand firmly on the side of israel." agence france-presse stated that netanyahu said, "however, president macron and other western leaders are now ( shame on them for calling for an arms embargo against israel.”

regarding macron's above-mentioned statement, agence france-presse mentioned that as a key mediator in gaza ceasefire negotiations, qatar said that macron's remarks were "an important and commendable step towards stopping the war." in addition, jordan also welcomed macron's remarks, mentioned "the importance of a comprehensive ban on the export of arms to israel" and emphasized that israel's actions could trigger "real consequences."