Netanyahu Slams Macron's 'Grotesque' Claim of No Hamas Activity in West Bank
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vehemently criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for claiming Hamas has never operated in the West Bank during a UN address. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot also condemned Macron's remarks, citing extensive knowledge of Hamas's activities in the territory. A French official later clarified Macron's statement, suggesting he meant Hamas does not govern the West Bank.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Netanyahu calls Macron's claim of no Hamas activity in West Bank 'grotesque absurdity'.
- Macron stated Hamas has never operated in the West Bank during a UN address.
- Opposition leader Eisenkot agrees with Netanyahu, citing personal experience with Hamas in the West Bank.
- A French official clarified Macron meant Hamas does not govern the West Bank.
- Macron also criticized Israeli actions in the West Bank and the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
- Britain defended sanctions on West Bank settlement products, also criticizing Israeli actions.
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