Macron hits back at Netanyahu over claims of feulling anti-Semitism
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for saying that Macron was causing anti-Semitism. Macron rejected these claims, stating that the fight against anti-Semitism should not be used wrongly and called for an end to ongoing conflict in Gaza.Key Facts
- Emmanuel Macron refuted Benjamin Netanyahu's claim that he was responsible for increasing anti-Semitism.
- Macron expressed these views in a letter published by multiple newspapers.
- The disagreement began after Macron announced plans to recognize Palestine as a state.
- Netanyahu's accusation linked rising anti-Semitism in France to Macron's announcement.
- Macron insists that fighting anti-Semitism should not be manipulated for other purposes.
- The diplomatic issue between France and Israel has also involved the United States.
- The U.S. ambassador to France made similar claims about France's handling of anti-Semitism.
- France summoned a U.S. representative to address the allegations.
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