PM’s office: Macron spreading ‘blood libels’ against Israel through Gaza aid comments

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to French President Emmanuel Macron’s criticism of the premier’s Gaza aid policy yesterday, calling Macron’s remarks “blood libels” against the Jewish state, in a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.

“Macron has once again chosen to side with a murderous Islamist terror organization and echo its false propaganda, while accusing Israel of blood libels,” writes the PMO.

“Israel is waging a multi-front battle for its existence following the horrific massacre carried out by Hamas against innocent civilians on October 7, including the murder and abduction of dozens of French citizens,” continues the statement. “Instead of standing with the democratic Western camp fighting Islamist terror organizations and calling for the release of the hostages, Macron is once again demanding that Israel surrender and reward terrorism.”

“Israel will not stop and will not surrender. Prime Minister Netanyahu is determined to achieve all of Israel’s war objectives: the release of all our hostages, the military and governmental defeat of Hamas, and ensuring that Gaza will never again pose a threat to Israel,” concludes the PMO.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday denounced Netanyahu’s policy regarding humanitarian aid to Gaza as “unacceptable” and “shameful,” saying that Europe should consider increasing sanctions.