Netanyahu Slams Macron's Call for Arms Embargo on Israel FRANCE
Netanyahu Slams Macron's Call for Arms Embargo on Israel
By Jim Thomas | Saturday, 05 October 2024 05:49 PM EDT
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has
condemned French President Emmanuel Macron's suggestion of an arms
embargo on Israel, calling it a "disgrace" and asserting that Israel is
fighting to defend civilization, The Times of Israel reported.
"Today, Israel is defending itself on seven fronts against the enemies of civilization," Netanyahu said in
a post on X, referencing active conflicts involving Gaza, Lebanon, the
West Bank, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. He framed Israel's military
actions as a defense not just for the country but for global
civilization, emphasizing that Iran plays a central role in these
hostilities.
"As Israel fights the forces of barbarism led by Iran, all civilized
countries should be standing firmly by Israel's side," Netanyahu
insisted, criticizing Macron and other Western leaders for supporting an
arms embargo at this critical time. "Shame on them," he added.
In his address, Netanyahu pointed to Iran's support for various
militant groups and its influence over conflicts in the region,
describing them as part of an "axis of terror." He questioned whether
Iran, which backs proxies like Hezbollah and other groups hostile to
Israel, was similarly imposing arms restrictions on its allies. "Of
course not," he said, highlighting the apparent hypocrisy of such calls
from Western leaders.
Netanyahu framed the situation as a clash between civilization and
barbarism, arguing that the countries who call for an arms embargo on
Israel are inadvertently siding with those who threaten global security.
"What a disgrace!" he exclaimed. He emphasized that Israel would
continue to fight regardless of international support. "Israel will win
with or without their support," he declared. "But their shame will
continue long after the war is won."
The prime minister concluded his remarks by reinforcing his familiar
narrative that Israel is on the frontlines in a larger battle for the
future of the free world.
"Rest assured, Israel will fight until the battle is won — for our sake and for the sake of peace and security in the world."
Netanyahu's strong rhetoric comes amid increasing international
scrutiny of Israel's military actions and as calls for cease-fires and
arms embargoes grow louder, mainly from Europe. Macron's proposal
reflects the broader concern among many Western nations regarding the
humanitarian toll of the ongoing conflict in the region.
However, Netanyahu's remarks make clear that Israel views these
international pressures as misguided and detrimental to its security. He
portrayed Israel's military efforts as crucial to combating terrorism
and preventing a "dark age of fanaticism" from spreading across the
globe
