Occupied West Bank: Macron and Netanyahu clash
The French president denounced international inaction over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, drawing sharp criticism from Israel's prime minister.
Speaking at the United Nations podium in New York, French President Emmanuel Macron condemned international inaction in the face of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and violations committed in the occupied West Bank, according to France 24.
His remarks sparked sharp criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who responded in a statement, though the detailed content of his response was not specified in available reports.
Macron's intervention took place during the broader framework of the UN General Assembly's annual session, where numerous heads of state and government have spoken about the situation in the Middle East, particularly the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the continued settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank.
The occupied West Bank remains a persistent point of friction between France and Israel, with Paris having repeatedly expressed concerns about Israeli settlement expansion and its compliance with international law.
No additional details about any concrete measures announced by France following these statements have been communicated at this time.
Sources
- Cisjordanie occupée : passe d'armes entre Macron et Netanyahu — France 24 — Français
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