Netanyahu Claims France Caved to Radical Islam, Warned Macron
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told i24NEWS that France yielded to radical Islam and that he had warned President Emmanuel Macron of the consequences. Netanyahu stated that if extremists are not eliminated in Israel, they will appear in Paris, adding that France was unprepared for the threat. He also warned Western societies about the dangers of extremism and advocated for continued military action against Iran.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Benjamin Netanyahu told i24NEWS that France "gave in" to radical Islam and he had warned Emmanuel Macron.
- Netanyahu claimed that if extremists are not eliminated in Israel, "you will have them in Paris."
- He warned Western societies that extremist forces will "devour" them if not confronted.
- The Israeli Prime Minister stated that Israel is the West's only ally ready to fight this threat.
- Netanyahu also called for continued military action against Iran, describing its regime as "neo-Nazi."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in an interview with i24NEWS that France has "given in" to radical Islam and that he had previously warned French President Emmanuel Macron about the consequences. Netanyahu linked Israel's security challenges to the situation in France, asserting that French authorities had not recognized the threat in time.
Netanyahu recounted a phone call with Macron after October 7, during which the French president advocated for a diplomatic solution. Netanyahu said he responded, "Emmanuel, if we don't eliminate them here, you will have them in Paris," adding, "And that is exactly what is happening."
Expressing sorrow over France's situation, which he knows well with his wife, Netanyahu criticized French authorities for not preparing sufficiently and for "simply giving up" in the face of what he termed an "invasion of extremist Islam." He issued a broader warning to Western societies, stating, "Whether you are Christians, Muslims, they will devour you. They will devour France, they will devour Europe."
Netanyahu positioned Israel as a central player in confronting this threat, suggesting it is the West's only willing ally. He also touched upon evolving relations with Arab countries, noting their concern over Iran's nuclear ambitions and aggression. The Prime Minister also advocated for continued military action against Iran, comparing the objective to the fight against Nazi Germany and calling for the elimination of what he described as a "neo-Nazi regime."
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