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Israeli Lawmaker Slams Macron's 'Ignorance' on Hamas and West Bank
Israeli lawmaker Simcha Rothman strongly criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's understanding of the situation in the West Bank and Hamas's activities, calling Macron ignorant and unqualified to speak on the matter.
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What happened
- 01Israeli lawmaker Simcha Rothman accused French President Emmanuel Macron of ignorance regarding Hamas and the West Bank.
- 02Rothman stated Hamas is active in the West Bank and uses diverted international aid for military purposes.
- 03He questioned Macron's understanding of Israeli security needs and the implications of a Palestinian state.
- 04Rothman advised Macron to remain silent on issues he does not understand.
Rothman countered Macron's UN statements by detailing Hamas's presence and actions in the West Bank and accusing the organization of misusing international aid.
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