Macron Condemns Israel's Gaza Actions, Strains Relations | JQJO

French President Macron criticized Israel's actions in Gaza, warning of a credibility loss for the West if Israel receives a 'free pass'. He threatened a harder EU stance if the humanitarian situation isn't addressed. Israel's foreign ministry retorted, asserting aid facilitation and dismissing Macron's concerns. The dispute marks a significant deterioration in Franco-Israeli relations, fueled by Macron's potential Palestinian state recognition and European impatience with the Gaza conflict.