Jerusalem, 5 June, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Foreign Ministry Thursday evening issued a statement sharply criticizing French President Emmanuel Macron for saying once again he is considering imposing sanctions on Israel over the continued fighting in Gaza.
“It is regrettable that the French President is once again trying to apply pressure on Israel, failing to understand that Hamas is solely responsible for the war, its continuation, and the humanitarian hardship,” said the Foreign Ministry.
“There is a concrete American proposal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages,” it added. “Israel said yes to the proposal; Hamas said no. The U.S. has clarified that Hamas said no.”
“President Macron’s idea of recognizing a Palestinian state, if successful, will only end up empowering Hamas,” declared the Ministry.
On Thursday afternoon Macron said at a press conference that over the next few days his government will be considering whether or not to take what he called “concrete steps” to sanction Israel.