In a rare move, it is becoming clear that the ties between Israel and France have reached a new low. Here is the official statement from Netanyahu's office:
Prime Minister's Office: Macron has once again chosen to stand by a murderous Islamist terrorist organization and echo its false propaganda, while accusing Israel of blood libels.
Israel is waging a multi-pronged struggle for its existence following the horrific massacre committed by Hamas against innocents on October 7, including the murder and kidnapping of dozens of French citizens.
Instead of supporting the Western democratic camp that is fighting the Islamist terrorist organizations and calling for the release of the hostages, Macron is once again demanding that Israel surrender and reward terrorism.