2026-09-23 03:48 UTC
Netanyahu decries Macron’s ‘grotesque’ claim that Hamas ‘never operated’ in West Bank
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PM notes an Israeli with French citizenship was killed by a Palestinian terrorist just days before; French official tells ToI that Macron meant Hamas 'doesn't govern' the territory The post Netanyahu decries Macron’s ‘grotesque’ claim that Hamas ‘never operated’ in West Bank appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Political framing
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Rule 6 applies: Netanyahu (RIGHT-WING) criticizes the statement of Macron (LEFT-WING/CENTER-LEFT on Middle East stance), expressing a RIGHT-WING security perspective on Hamas presence in the West Bank. | Rule 3 applied: The text reflects a typical RIGHT-WING Israeli political framing by emphasizing security threats from Palestinian terrorism and supporting Prime Minister Netanyahu's criticism of foreign leaders downplaying Hamas's presence.