Official government announcements from respective countries

Macron Calls for Arms Embargo on Israel; Netanyahu Condemns Amid 7-Front Conflict

Oct 6, 2024, 02:54 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an arms embargo on Israel, urging other countries to halt weapons supplies to the nation amid its ongoing conflict in Gaza and Lebanon. Macron emphasized the need for a political solution and expressed concerns about the humanitarian impact of the conflict, stating that Lebanon should not become another Gaza. This announcement has sparked a strong reaction from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who condemned the call as a 'disgrace' and argued that such an embargo would only strengthen Iran and its proxies. Netanyahu stressed that Israel is defending itself on seven fronts and that all civilized countries should support Israel. The Israeli leader also highlighted the recent murder of 42 French citizens by Hamas on October 7th as part of the broader conflict.