Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly criticized French President Emmanuel Macron and other Western leaders who have called for an arms embargo on Israel over its airstrikes against Hamas in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vehemently denounced French President Emmanuel Macron and other Western leaders who have voiced support for an arms embargo on Israel amid its ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Netanyahu decried this stance as a "disgrace," asserting that it disregards the broader fight against terrorism.
"As Israel fights the forces of barbarism led by Iran, all civilized countries should be standing firmly by Israel's side," Netanyahu stated in a forceful statement. "Yet, President Macron and other western leaders are now calling for arms embargoes against Israel. Shame on them."
Netanyahu Condemns Macron's Call for Arms Embargo on Israel
Netanyahu highlighted the selective nature of the proposed arms embargo, contrasting it with Iran's continued armament of its proxies like Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Hamas. He emphasized the hypocrisy of Western nations who purport to oppose terrorism yet call for measures that weaken Israel's ability to defend itself.
"This axis of terror stands together," Netanyahu said. "But countries who supposedly oppose this terror axis call for an arms embargo on Israel. This is a disgrace."
Netanyahu Condemns Macron's Call for Arms Embargo on Israel
The Israeli leader expressed his determination to prevail in the conflict, regardless of the stance taken by Western governments. "Israel will win with or without their support," Netanyahu declared. "But their shame will continue long after the war is won."
He reiterated that Israel's fight extends beyond Gaza, encompassing confrontations on multiple fronts against various terrorist groups. "We are defending ourselves against this barbarism, defending civilization against those who seek to impose a dark age of fanaticism on all of us," Netanyahu asserted.
Netanyahu Condemns Macron's Call for Arms Embargo on Israel
Macron's announcement of suspending arms sales to Israel drew swift condemnation from Netanayhu. "I think that today, the priority is that we return to a political solution, that we stop delivering weapons to fight in Gaza," Macron had said in an interview.
Despite Macron's position, the United States continues to provide Israel with arms. However, President Biden has expressed disapproval of Israel's approach to the Gaza conflict, calling for a cease-fire.
Netanyahu Condemns Macron's Call for Arms Embargo on Israel
In a surprise appearance at a White House press briefing, Biden acknowledged his disagreement with Netanyahu's handling of the conflict. "I think what he's doing is a mistake," Biden said.
Netanyahu's scathing rebuke reflects Israel's deep frustration with Western leaders who prioritize arms embargoes over addressing the root causes of terrorism. Israel maintains that its actions are necessary to protect its citizens from Hamas's indiscriminate rocket attacks and to prevent the infiltration of terrorists into its territory.
