France calls Netanyahu antisemitism claim ‘abject’

PARIS: France on Tuesday slammed as “abject” and “erroneous” an accusation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that President Emmanuel Macron’s move to recognize a Palestinian state was fueling antisemitism in his country. France “protects and will always protect its Jewish citizens,” Macron’s office said, adding that a letter from Netanyahu containing his allegation “will not go unanswered.” “This is a time for seriousness and responsibility, not for conflation and manipulation,” the French presidency added.

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