Netanyahu quickly responded, saying that the State of Israel was established as a result of “victory” in the 1948 war, not as a result of a UN decision.
Netanyahu said in a statement issued by his office, “A reminder to the President of France: The State of Israel was not established by a decision of the United Nations, but as a result of the victory in the War of Independence , which was achieved with the blood of brave fighters, including many survivors of the Holocaust, especially from the Vichy regime in France.”
Macron, who appeared angry, pointed the finger Thursday at “ministers” who he accused of reporting “biased statements” about him, at “journalists” who repeated those statements, and at “reporters” who have not verified their authenticity.
He said, “When I have something to say, I issue a statement or hold a press conference. This is ethics. There is no other way.”
He confirmed that France has never failed the Jewish state, recalling that successive governments and he personally “always fought against all forms of anti-Semitism.”
He confirmed that “there is no doubt, France has always stood by Israel,” stressing that “this commitment is still there, as we have proven again this year through our participation in to defend Israel” in the face of attacks by Iran and the Houthis.
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Macron said at a press conference at the end of the European summit in Brussels, “I think I talk enough about the situation in the Middle East so that no one needs to report it.
He said, “All this is evidence, indeed, of a collapse in public debate and a lack of professionalism.”
Participants in the French government session held on October 15 said that Macron was telling his ministers that Netanyahu “should not ignore the resolutions of the United Nations” and “not to forget that the country went to be established by a decision of the United Nations,” referring to the vote of the United Nations General Assembly. in November 1947 on… Plan to divide Palestine into a Jewish state and an Arab state.
These statements about the establishment of the State of Israel provoked great controversy and anger among Jewish institutions in France and among part of the political class.
Netanyahu quickly responded, saying that the State of Israel was established as a result of “victory” in the 1948 war, not as a result of a UN decision.
Netanyahu said in a statement issued by his office, “A reminder to the French President: The State of Israel was not established by a decision of the United Nations, but as a result of the victory in the War of Independence , which was achieved with the blood of brave fighters, including many survivors of the Holocaust, especially from the Vichy regime in France.”
Macron, who appeared angry, pointed the finger Thursday at “ministers” who he accused of reporting “biased statements” about him, at “journalists” who repeated those statements, and at “reporters” who have not verified their authenticity.
He said, “When I have something to say, I issue a statement or hold a press conference. This is ethics. There is no other way.”
He confirmed that France had “never failed” the Jewish state, recalling that successive governments and he personally “always fought against all forms of anti-Semitism.” “
He confirmed that “there is no doubt, France has always stood by Israel,” stressing that “this commitment is still there, as we have proven again this year through our participation in to defend Israel” in the face of attacks by Iran and the Houthis.
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2024-10-18 00:17:00
