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Macron Urges Halt to Israel Arms Supplies; Netanyahu Calls Proposal a 'Disgrace'

Oct 5, 2024, 07:07 PM

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a halt to arms deliveries that Israel uses in its military operations in Gaza, stating that 'we don't fight terrorism by sacrificing civilians' and emphasizing the need to return to a political solution. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded sharply, sharing a video message on social media platform X in which he criticized Macron's proposal as a 'disgrace' and told him 'shame on you'. Netanyahu underscored that Israel is defending itself on seven fronts against the 'enemies of civilization' and asserted that all civilized countries should stand by Israel. The French government's stance has drawn criticism from Israeli officials and supporters, particularly in light of the deaths of 42 French citizens killed by Hamas on October 7th.