accused the leaders of France, Britain and Canada of wanting to help the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
His criticism comes after the three countries threatened to take “concrete action” if Israel did not halt its latest military offensive in Gaza and allow humanitarian aid into the besieged territory. Israel had prevented aid from entering Gaza since March,
In a post on X on Thursday evening, the Israeli prime minister said Hamas wanted to “destroy the Jewish state” and “annihilate the Jewish people.”
“I could never understand how this simple truth evades the leaders of France, Britain, Canada and others,” Netanyahu said.
“I say to President Macron, Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Starmer, when mass murderers, rapists, baby killers and kidnappers thank you, you’re on the wrong side of justice,” he wrote, adding: “Because by issuing their demand replete with a threat of sanctions against Israel, against Israel, not Hamas — these three leaders effectively said they want Hamas to remain in power.”
Netanyahu said the actions of the leaders were not “advancing peace,” but “emboldening Hamas to continue fighting forever.”
The Israeli leader’s comments come after
Starmer condemned the shooting and said that “antisemitism is an evil we must stamp out wherever it appears.” London, however, said its approach towards Israel’s actions in Gaza will not change as a result of the killings.
Britain’s armed forces minister Luke Pollard said the UK stood with Israel in their right to self-defense, “but that self-defense must be conducted within the bounds of international humanitarian law.”
Responding to Netanyahu’s criticism, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said France — which like Britain, Canada and a number of other countries designates Hamas as a terrorist organization — was “unwaveringly committed to Israel’s security.”
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