The French president’s comments exasperate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who describes them as a “disgrace”.
French President Emmanuel Macron said arms deliveries to Israel for use in Gaza should stop.
His comments were angrily dismissed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
So, how important is Macron’s statement? And why such a furious reaction from Israel?
Presenter:
Hachem Ahelbarra
Guests:
Benoit Muracciole – President of Action Sécurité Ethique Républicaines
Ziad Issa – Head of Humanitarian Policy at humanitarian organization ActionAid UK
Bertrand Heilbronn – Honorary President of the France-Palestine Solidarity Association