Netanyahu Calls Macron's Gaza Remarks 'Absurd'

Hindustan Times · world

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply rebuked French President Emmanuel Macron's criticism of Israel's actions in the West Bank, calling them 'grotesque absurdity'. Macron had stated at the UN General Assembly that Hamas has never attacked the West Bank. Netanyahu countered that Hamas terrorists attack Jews daily and highlighted a recent shooting incident. Macron had also deplored the humanitarian situation in Gaza and questioned the international community's inaction.