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Yair Netanyahu Escalates France-Israel Tensions with Insults and Calls for French Territorial Independence

The son of Israel's Prime Minister used inflammatory language against Emmanuel Macron following France's announcement on potentially recognizing a Palestinian state.

«On doit aller vers une reconnaissance» de l'État palestinien «en juin», annonce Emmanuel Macron
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Yaïr et son père Benyamin Netanyahou en visite au mur des lamentations en 2015.
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Overview

  • Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, insulted French President Emmanuel Macron on social media, reacting to Macron's proposal to recognize a Palestinian state by June 2025.
  • Netanyahu called for the independence of several French territories, including Corsica, Nouvelle-Calédonie, French Polynesia, and the Basque Country, while erroneously referencing 'French Guinea.'
  • His comments included comparisons of Macron to Philippe Pétain, invoking historical allusions to France's collaboration during World War II.
  • The provocative remarks have further strained already tense diplomatic relations between France and Israel, which have been marked by disputes over Middle Eastern policies.
  • Yair Netanyahu has a history of extremist rhetoric on social media, including hate speech and defamation cases, amplifying his controversial profile in international political discourse.