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Netanyahu Slams Macron's Arms Embargo Call: 'Your Shame Will Reverberate Long After We Prevail'

Oct 5, 2024, 06:47 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a sharp rebuke to French President Emmanuel Macron after Macron called for an arms embargo against Israel amid the Gaza conflict. In a message delivered in English, Netanyahu said, "What a disgrace. Israel will win with or without your support, but your shame will reverberate long after our victory." He emphasized that Israel is defending itself on seven fronts against enemies including Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Iran-backed groups in Yemen, Iraq, Syria, and Iran itself. Netanyahu asserted that by defending itself against barbarism, "Israel is defending civilization." He expressed disappointment over Macron's stance and declared that Israel would emerge victorious regardless of external assistance.