Emmanuel Macron’s short sentence on arms deliveries to Israel did not get through to Benyamin Netanyahu. Guest of France Inter yesterday, the French president pushed “a political solution” in ” priority ” for Gaza: ” cease ” the delivery of weapons.
“I think we are not being heard. I said it again to the Prime Minister Netanyahu and I think it is a mistake, including for the security of Israel tomorrow”, continued Emmanuel Macron.
And to add: “We see it clearly in our public opinions, we see it in an even more terrible way in the public opinions of the region, it is basically a resentment which is being born, a hatred which is nourished by this”he added.
Israel: Emmanuel Macron calls for an end to deliveries of weapons used in Gaza
“What a shame!” »exclaimed Benjamin Netanyahu
Statements which displeased Benjamin Netanyahu who published, in the evening from Saturday to Sunday, a video and a press release. “ As Israel fights the forces of barbarism led by Iran, all civilized countries should stand firmly with Israel. Yet President Macron and other Western leaders are now calling for arms embargoes against Israel. They should be ashamed », said the Israeli Prime Minister.
« Is Iran imposing an arms embargo on Hezbollah, the Houthis, Hamas and its other proxies? Of course not “, he replied.
And Benjamin Netanyahu exclaimed: “This axis of terror is united. But the countries that are supposed to oppose this axis of terror are calling for an arms embargo on Israel. What a shame! »
France “is Israel’s unwavering friend”
A counterattack which pushed the Elysée to react in turn. In the process, the Presidency of the Republic published an update ensuring that France “ is Israel’s unwavering friend » and deploring the words “ excessive » de Benjamin Netanyahu.
The head of state also announced that he would receive the families of Franco-Israeli hostages held in Gaza on Monday at the Elysée.
For its part, Qatar, a key mediator in the talks on a ceasefire in Gaza, judged that Emmanuel Macron’s declaration constituted ” an important and appreciated step towards ending the war “. A call also welcomed by Jordan.
A pass of arms which comes as the anniversary of October 7 and the Hamas attack approaches.
(with AFP)
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