French President Emmanuel Macron and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a press conference on October 24, 2023 in Jerusalem. Photo AFP
“ [Benjamin] Netanyahu should not forget that his country was created by a decision of the U.N.,” French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly said on Tuesday. “Now is not the time to disregard U.N. decisions,” he allegedly added.The media quickly seized on the remarks. In Israel, the Israeli prime minister was livid.In France, the statement sparked an uproar among staunch supporters of Israel.The president of the Representative Council of French Jewish Institutions condemned the remarks as “a historical and political error.” A member of Parliament representing French citizens abroad argued that it amounted to denying “the Jewish people’s history and its legitimate, historical connection to this land.”A well-known controversial commentator went as far as to admit on Cnews that the president’s words brought her to tears. “It’s the first...
“ [Benjamin] Netanyahu should not forget that his country was created by a decision of the U.N.,” French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly said on Tuesday. “Now is not the time to disregard U.N. decisions,” he allegedly added.The media quickly seized on the remarks. In Israel, the Israeli prime minister was livid.In France, the statement sparked an uproar among staunch supporters of Israel.The president of the Representative Council of French Jewish Institutions condemned the remarks as “a historical and political error.” A member of Parliament representing French citizens abroad argued that it amounted to denying “the Jewish people’s history and its legitimate, historical connection to this land.”A well-known controversial commentator went as far as to admit on Cnews that the president’s words brought her to...