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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a scathing critique of French President Emmanuel Macron and several other Western leaders on Saturday, reproaching them for advocating an arms embargo against Israel in light of its military operations against Hamas in Gaza. \u201cAs Israel grapples with the relentless forces of barbarism spearheaded by Iran, every civilized nation ought to firmly align with Israel. Yet, here we have President Macron and others calling for an embargo. What a travesty,\u201d Netanyahu stated emphatically.<\/p>\n
He further asserted, \u201cIs Iran wielding an arms embargo against its proxies\u2014Hezbollah, the Houthis, Hamas? Absolutely not. This coalition of terror unites in purpose, yet bizarrely, nations that profess to oppose this axis of terror are clamoring for an arms embargo against Israel.\u201d Labeling their calls as a \u201cdisgrace,\u201d Netanyahu declared that while Israel would triumph regardless of their support, the ignominy of such actions would linger long after the war concludes.<\/p>\n
In a separate but related note, former President Donald Trump urged Israel to target Iran\u2019s nuclear facilities, criticizing the Biden administration\u2019s response to the ongoing conflict.<\/p>\n
Netanyahu underscored Israel\u2019s multi-faceted battle on diverse fronts, confronting threats from Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and various militias in Iraq and Syria, as well as from Iran itself. Meanwhile, Macron announced that France will cease supplying arms to Israel, although it will continue to provide missile defense systems. \u201cToday, the priority is to revert to a political resolution and halt the arms shipments fueling the conflict in Gaza,\u201d Macron articulated in an interview.<\/p>\n
On the ground, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted operations on the same day, successfully raiding and dismantling a substantial Hezbollah command center hidden underground in Lebanon. IDF spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari reported on a press call that troops uncovered a fearsome 250-meter tunnel, situated a mere 300 meters from the border, which did not encroach upon Israeli territory. \u201cThese facilities were designed specifically for Hezbollah terrorists to launch attacks on Galilee communities,\u201d he elaborated.<\/p>\n
In the broader context, U.S. support for Israel remains steadfast even as President Biden has expressed disapproval regarding Israel\u2019s actions in Gaza, where civilian casualties have surpassed tens of thousands. \u201cWhat he\u2019s doing is a mistake,\u201d Biden remarked in August, advocating for a cease-fire. This week, during an unexpected press briefing at the White House, Biden hinted at uncertainties surrounding Netanyahu’s intentions: \u201cIs he trying to sway the upcoming election? I can’t say. But I\u2019m not banking on it.\u201d He reaffirmed his administration’s strong backing of Israel, asserting, \u201cNo administration has supported Israel more than I have. None.\u201d
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