On Thursday night, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced French President Emmanuel Macron's recent decision to officially recognize a Palestinian state. Macron expressed this commitment on the social media platform X, stating that his choice aligns with France's longstanding intention to contribute to a peaceful resolution in the Middle East. He also indicated plans to formalize this announcement at the upcoming 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In his response, Netanyahu claimed that acknowledging a Palestinian state under the current circumstances would reward terrorism and could lead to the establishment of another Iranian-aligned proxy, akin to what Gaza has become over time. He emphasized that such a state would pose a threat to Israel, transforming it into a base for aggression rather than promoting coexistence.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar backed Netanyahu's statements, asserting that a Palestinian state would effectively be a Hamas state, referencing how the withdrawal from Gaza twenty years prior allowed Hamas to take control. Macron's current declaration follows an earlier commitment made in April at a conference he co-chaired with Saudi Arabia, which aimed to discuss the Palestinian issue, but was subsequently postponed, likely due to U.S. pressure.
5 Comments
Michelangelo
It makes sense that any state needs to be peaceful, and currently, Palestine doesn’t meet this requirement.
Leonardo
Netanyahu is using fear-mongering tactics to undermine legitimate recognition of Palestinian rights.
Raphael
Why does Netanyahu ignore the suffering of Palestinians? Recognizing their state is a step towards healing.
Donatello
Macron’s timing is questionable, and Netanyahu is right to criticize it—was he thinking of Israel’s safety?
Raphael
Netanyahu's fear of Palestinian statehood suggests a lack of confidence in Israel's own strength.