Netanyahu says Macron fueling ‘anti-Semitic fire’ by recognizing Palestinian state

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to recognize a Palestinian state.

Netanyahu said the move fuels anti-Jewish sentiment in France and rewards Hamas.

He described the move as strengthening hatred toward Jews and endangering their communities.

Macron's office called Netanyahu's claims "incorrect" and emphasized France's ongoing efforts to combat anti-Semitism.

Macron announced in July that France would formally recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September.