Netanyahu calls Macron's remarks on West Bank in UN speech 'grotesque'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks about the West Bank made during a United Nations speech, calling them "grotesque." Macron's statements appeared to characterize Hamas activities in the occupied territory in a manner Netanyahu contested. Netanyahu did not specify which particular remarks prompted his response in available reports. The two leaders have previously disagreed on Middle East policy.

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