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Macron Defends French-Israeli Nationals Amid Genocide Allegations

2/17/2026

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French President Emmanuel Macron said on Radio J that French-Israeli nationals should not be labeled as genocide perpetrators.
Macron added that the fight against antisemitism is a fight for the republic.
Warrants issued for two Franco-Israeli nationals over alleged genocide and obstruction of Gaza humanitarian aid, based on complaints from human rights groups.
Activists say they were peacefully protesting; over 6,100 French nationals served in the Israeli army.

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French President Emmanuel Macron said on Radio J that French-Israeli nationals should not be labeled as genocide perpetrators.
Macron added that the fight against antisemitism is a fight for the republic.
Warrants issued for two Franco-Israeli nationals over alleged genocide and obstruction of Gaza humanitarian aid, based on complaints from human rights groups.
Activists say they were peacefully protesting; over 6,100 French nationals served in the Israeli army.