Netanyahu to Macron: Palestinian State Would Be Launch Pad to Annihilate Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu harshly criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement recognizing a Palestinian state. Netanyahu stated that such recognition rewards terror and risks creating another Iranian proxy state.

"The Palestinians don’t want a state beside Israel—they want one instead of it," Netanyahu said. He warned that a Palestinian state would become a launch pad for further attacks.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and other Israeli leaders echoed these concerns, asserting that the October 7 massacre by Hamas proved the dangers of statehood under current conditions.

Macron defended the move as a step toward peace, insisting that recognition was contingent on demilitarization and recognition of Israel. Still, Israeli officials remain united in opposition. (INN/VFI News)

“Father, protect Israel from deceptive peace offerings and political moves that would endanger its people. Grant wisdom to all the leaders navigating these threats and raise up voices of truth on the global stage.”