French President Emmanuel Macron is calling upon Western countries to impose an arms embargo against Israel. Macron stated:
In an interview on French radio, Macron stated, “I think that today, the priority is that we return to a political solution, that we stop delivering weapons to fight in Gaza.”
Macron then elaborated during remarks at the Francophonie Summit:
An immediate ceasefire is essential in Gaza as in Lebanon. We must avoid the escalation of tensions, protect civilian populations, free the hostages and find political solutions necessary for the security of Israel and all.
For bad measure, Macron added, "Lebanon cannot become a new Gaza."
Needless to say, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not pleased stating on X:
As Israel fights the forces of barbarism led by Iran, all civilized countries should be standing firmly by Israel’s side. Yet, President Macron and some other Western leaders are now calling for an arms embargo against Israel. Shame on them.
I would go further and point out that Macron makes no mention of either Hamas or Hezbollah much less Iran. Indeed, reading his statements, one would be under the impression that Israel is solely responsible for the ills in the Middle East.
As with claims promoted by Democrats such as Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy that Netanyahu is trying to influence the election by not negotiating a peace deal, imposing an arms embargo on Israel is not only unhelpful but throws a lifeline to Iran and its proxies Hamas and Hezbollah.
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