From the Liveblog of
Sunday, December 10, 2017
Macron to Netanyahu: Trump recognition a ‘danger to peace’
At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron expresses disapproval of the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
The French president says he informed the Israeli prime minister of his opposition to the move.
“These statements do not serve security, especially security of Palestinians and Israelis,” says Macron.
BREAKING: French president @EmmanuelMacron tells Netanyahu that he considers Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital "a danger for peace"
— Raphael Ahren (@RaphaelAhren) December 10, 2017
The French president also condemns terror attacks against Israel.
“Israel is a friend,” says Macron. “We’re close friends and we won’t accept any terror attacks.”
— Raphael Ahren
The Times of Israel Community.