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Netanyahu Blasts Macron for Recognizing Palestinian State Amid Antisemitism Rise
8/20/2025
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- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused French President Emmanuel Macron of fostering antisemitism by recognizing a Palestinian state.
- Netanyahu noted an increase in antisemitism in France since Macron's announcement.
- Macron intends to formalize recognition at a UN meeting in September, drawing criticism from Israel.
- A French minister emphasized that addressing antisemitism should not be politicized.
