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netanyahu calls macron "shameful", french presidential palace responds: overreaction

2024-10-06

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global network quoted agence france-presse as saying that on october 5, local time, french president macron called for a halt to providing weapons for israel’s war in the gaza strip, triggering a strong reaction from israeli prime minister netanyahu. netanyahu accused macron and other western leaders of calling for an arms embargo on israel of being "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 staunch friend of israel", but netanyahu "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 shipped weapons to the gaza strip. any weapon.

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 fights the barbaric forces led by iran, all civilized countries should stand firmly with israel.” netanyahu said, “however, president macron and other western leaders are now (but) calling for action against israel. shame on them for imposing an arms embargo."

qatar, a key mediator in ceasefire talks in gaza, said 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."