ABC | Matthew Doran | 16 April 2025
The arrogance of every Netanyahu family member knows no bounds – Peter
• Emmanuel Macron and Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken for the first time since the French President suggested France could take the step of recognising a Palestinian state later this year.
• Last week, Mr Netanyahu’s son Yair hit out at Mr Macron’s stance, posting “screw you” on social media platform X.
• Mr Netanyahu said recognition of a Palestinian state would be a “huge reward for terrorism”, while Mr Macron said the demilitarisation of Hamas in Gaza remained a priority.
Emmanuel Macron and Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken directly for the first time since the French President suggested his country could recognise a Palestinian state this year — comments which prompted a fiery response from the Israeli leader’s son.
In a phone call on Tuesday, Mr Macron said he reiterated support for “the security of Israel and its people” and said the release of all Israeli hostages held by Hamas and the demilitarisation of the group remained his priority.
But the President also insisted a ceasefire was needed in Gaza and called for humanitarian aid to flow once more — something Israel has blocked for more than a month, in a bid to pressure Hamas.
“The ordeal suffered by the civilian population of Gaza must end,” he posted on social media platform X.
“I hope that the next few hours will allow such a decision and the release of other hostages.
Ceasefire, release of all hostages, humanitarian aid, and finally reopening the prospect of a two-state political solution.”
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