Israel blasts ‘grotesque absurdity’ of Macron’s UN remarks on West Bank
Summary
Israel strongly criticized French President Emmanuel Macron’s speech at the United Nations, which said Hamas had never carried out attacks in the West Bank. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office called Macron’s statement false, pointing to daily attacks by Hamas in the territory. Macron also condemned the humanitarian situation in Gaza and called for upholding international law.Key Facts
- French President Emmanuel Macron spoke at the UN and said Hamas has never attacked in the West Bank.
- Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office called Macron’s statement a "grotesque absurdity" and said Hamas attacks happen almost daily in the West Bank.
- A recent attack in the West Bank killed an Israeli settler who also had French citizenship.
- Netanyahu plans to make a strong speech at the UN after Macron’s remarks.
- Israeli settlers sometimes attack Palestinians in the West Bank, with around six settler-related violent incidents daily reported by the UN in 2026.
- The US ambassador to Israel also criticized Macron’s comments, calling them out of touch with reality.
- Macron highlighted the poor humanitarian situation in Gaza and called for renewed respect for international laws.
- The West Bank is mostly controlled by Israel, but the Palestinian Authority has some control in major cities.
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