French President Emmanuel Macron sent a six-page letter to Benjamin Netanyahu, responding to the latter's demagogic accusations that recognizing a Palestinian state foments antisemitism. Macron should be praised for the patience and courtesy he affords Netanyahu, after Israel's prime minister publicly hurled ungrounded accusations at him. Done of course in the nasty manner that has become the hallmark of his arrogant government, eager to engage in diplomatic squabbles.

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