Macron riles Netanyahu with jab on Israel’s creation

French President Emmanuel Macron’s comment questioning the creation of the Israeli state has intensified tensions with Israel, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to denounce it as distorting history. Macron’s remarks came amid heightened conflict in the Middle East, with France calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon and criticizing Israel’s actions. The dispute escalated further when organizers of a defense show in Paris banned Israeli exhibitors, reflecting the strained relations between the two countries.

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