Netanyahu’s office rebukes Macron over remarks on Hamas in the West Bank

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office criticized French President Emmanuel Macron’s remarks at the UN about Hamas activity in the West Bank, calling them “grotesquely absurd.” The office countered with allegations about Hamas attacks, while Netanyahu himself described Macron’s speech as “grotesque” and “shocking.”

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First reported among our outlets by Le Monde (France), 22 Sep 18:58 UTC · most coverage from France (2), United Kingdom (1), India (1), Germany (1)

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France 24 · France23 Sep 08:41

Israel blasts ‘grotesque absurdity’ of Macron’s UN remarks on West Bank

Adds Netanyahu office's civilian death claim

"Hamas terrorists carry out attacks against Jews almost every day. They have murdered countless Israeli civilians in Judea and Samaria,"

Le Monde · France22 Sep 18:58

At the UN General Assembly, Emmanuel Macron calls for standing “tall” alongside the United Nations in the face of “the law of the jungle”

Translated from: A l’Assemblée générale de l’ONU, Emmanuel Macron appelle à se « tenir droit » aux côtés des Nations unies face à « la loi de la jungle »

Centers Macron's UN appeal over Israeli rebuttal

China Daily · China

US, Israel clash with Macron on Gaza stance

Relays Netanyahu's office claim about attacks

Hamas ... carry out attacks against Jews almost every day.

Der Spiegel · Germany23 Sep 12:25

Emmanuel Macron takes aim at Israel and Donald Trump in his final UN speech

Translated from: Emmanuel Macron teilt bei seiner letzten Uno-Rede gegen Israel und Donald Trump aus

Macron targets Israel and Trump at UN

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Emmanuel Macron takes aim at Israel and Donald Trump in his final UN speech

BBC News · United Kingdom23 Sep 11:30

Netanyahu calls Macron's remarks on West Bank in UN speech 'grotesque'

Reports Netanyahu's claim about daily attacks

carry out attacks against Jews almost every day

Clarín · Argentina23 Sep 11:00

Iran downplays indirect talks with the US and other Middle East news

Translated from: Irán resta importancia a conversaciones indirectas con EEUU y otras noticias de Oriente Medio

Adds Hamas's West Bank history and status

The Hindu · India23 Sep 07:17

Israel denounces ‘grotesque absurdity’ of Macron’s UN remarks on West Bank

Adds UN figures on settler-related violence

The United Nations said there were about six settler-related violent incidents against Palestinians or their property daily through mid-2026 in the territory.

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