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Security · Full coverage

Macron's UN Speech Claims Hamas Never Operated in West Bank, Drawing Israeli Rebuke

How 8 Israeli newsrooms (in Hebrew, English) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

63% center
Center 5Right 3

By אסף רוזנצוייג, ספיר ליפקין, אסף רוזנצוייג, ספיר ליפקין

First reported by Abu Ali Express · 2 hours ago

What happened

French President Emmanuel Macron claimed at the UN that Hamas has never operated in the West Bank. This statement was immediately contradicted by Israeli security officials who cited recent operations against Hamas cells and past attacks by the group in the region.

  • 01Macron claimed Hamas never operated in the West Bank at the UN.
  • 02He stated respecting Palestinian existence is key to Israel's security.
  • 03Israeli security forces dispute Macron's claim.
  • 04IDF and Shin Bet recently foiled a Hamas cell in the Jordan Valley.
  • 05Hamas has been responsible for numerous Israeli deaths over the years.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Emmanuel Macron
OrganizationsHamas, UN, Israel Defense Forces, Shin Bet
PlacesWest Bank, Jordan Valley, Jenin, Nablus, Tulkarm

Full coverage · 8 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · Hebrew10 minutes ago
Macron's UN Speech Claims Hamas Never Operated in West Bank, Drawing Israeli Rebuke
N12Center · Hebrew10 minutes ago
Macron's UN Speech Claims Hamas Never Operated in West Bank, Drawing Israeli Rebuke
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew12 minutes ago
Macron's UN Speech Sparks Outrage in Israel Over Hamas Claims
YnetnewsCenter · English19 minutes ago
Macron Claims Hamas Has Never Operated in West Bank
YnetCenter · Hebrew19 minutes ago
Macron Claims Hamas Never Operated in West Bank at UN
KipaRight · Hebrew20 minutes ago
Macron's UN Address Sparks Controversy Over Hamas Claims
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew33 minutes ago
Macron Questions Hamas Activity in West Bank at UN
Abu Ali ExpressCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Macron's West Bank Claims Spark Outrage in Israel

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