Netanyahu calls Macron's remarks on West Bank in UN speech 'grotesque'
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized French President Emmanuel Macron’s speech at the UN, calling Macron's comments on the West Bank "grotesque." Macron said Hamas was not very active in the West Bank, which Netanyahu disputed, citing frequent attacks by Hamas there.Key Facts
- Macron said Hamas has never been very active in the West Bank during his UN speech.
- Netanyahu called this statement "grotesque" and said Hamas attacks Jews in the West Bank almost daily.
- A French source clarified Macron meant Hamas has never governed the West Bank, not that it was inactive.
- Macron rejected President Donald Trump's claim that the war between Israel and Hamas had ended.
- Violence and Israeli strikes continue in Gaza despite a ceasefire last October.
- Netanyahu’s office highlighted a recent attack by a Hamas supporter that killed a French citizen in the West Bank.
- Hamas praised the attack but did not claim responsibility.
- Israel has built about 160 settlements in the West Bank, considered illegal under international law.
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