{"id":126955,"date":"2025-05-24T03:34:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T03:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/126955\/"},"modified":"2025-05-24T03:34:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T03:34:11","slug":"netanyahu-slams-uk-france-and-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/126955\/","title":{"rendered":"Netanyahu Slams UK, France And Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a> Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo courtesy: Facebook\/Prime Minister of Israel\/Haim Zach (GPO)<\/p>\n

Following the fatal shooting of two young Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, Israel<\/a>\u2018s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday sharply criticised the UK, Canada, and France for their recent support of Palestinian statehood, accusing them of emboldening Hamas and standing \u201con the wrong side of justice.\u201d<\/p>\n

The criticism came in response to a joint declaration by the three nations condemning Israel\u2019s ongoing military offensive in Gaza.<\/p>\n

The statement also reaffirmed their commitment to a two-state solution, advocating for the establishment of an independent Palestinian<\/a> state alongside Israel.<\/p>\n

In a video statement posted on the social media platform X, Netanyahu addressed French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer directly.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen murderers, rapists, baby killers, and kidnappers praise you, you are not promoting peace \u2014 you are aligning with injustice, inhumanity, and the wrong side of history,\u201d Netanyahu said.<\/p>\n

He argued that the Western powers\u2019 position only encourages Hamas to continue its fight, giving the group renewed hope of forming what he described as a \u201csecond Palestinian state\u201d from which it could again seek to destroy Israel.<\/p>\n

Netanyahu warned that any future Palestinian state would likely fall under the control of extremist factions backed by Iran, undermining any realistic prospect for peace.<\/p>\n

UK Hits Back<\/strong><\/p>\n

The UK has firmly rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\u2019s criticism of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, following the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n

In response to Netanyahu\u2019s claim that Starmer is \u201con the wrong side of humanity,\u201d Britain\u2019s Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard told LBC Radio: \u201cI don\u2019t agree with those comments.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pollard strongly condemned the attack in Washington, stating, \u201cWe utterly denounce the murder of the Israeli diplomats in the United States. It is completely unacceptable.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, he defended the UK\u2019s stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, emphasising the importance of a diplomatic solution.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur position has always been clear: peace can only be achieved through an immediate ceasefire, the unconditional release of hostages by Hamas, and the urgent delivery of large-scale humanitarian aid to Gaza,\u201d Pollard said.<\/p>\n

He added that the current humanitarian crisis in Gaza is \u201cunacceptable,\u201d reiterating the UK\u2019s call for international efforts to alleviate suffering and restore stability in the region.<\/p>\n

UK, Canada And France\u2019s Joint Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n

In their joint statement issued earlier this week, the UK, Canada, and France strongly condemned Israel\u2019s intensified military campaign in Gaza.<\/p>\n

The statement warned that continued aggression and restrictions on humanitarian aid could prompt the three countries to impose sanctions.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe cannot remain passive while the Netanyahu government carries out such unacceptable actions. If these military operations persist and humanitarian aid remains blocked, we will be forced to take further measures,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n

\"Nitin<\/a><\/p>\n

This warning followed a sharp escalation in the conflict, with Israel launching a major new ground offensive amid over 19 months of ongoing hostilities.<\/p>\n

Gaza officials reported at least 103 deaths in overnight strikes on Sunday. Israel, however, claimed its forces were targeting \u201cterror infrastructure\u201d in northern Gaza.<\/p>\n

\u2018Full Control Of Gaza\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Monday, Netanyahu declared Israel\u2019s intent to assert full control over the Gaza Strip, as military operations in the region intensified.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur forces are engaged in heavy combat, and we are advancing,\u201d he said in a Telegram video. \u201cWe aim to take control of the entire territory of the Strip. We will not relent.\u201d<\/p>\n

His remarks came after the Israeli cabinet launched a new military campaign dubbed \u2018Gideon\u2019s Chariots,\u2019 marked by a significant escalation of ground operations following airstrikes that have further deepened the humanitarian crisis.<\/p>\n

Netanyahu Slams DC Shooting<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the aftermath of the Washington shooting, Netanyahu said he had ordered heightened security measures for all Israeli diplomatic missions worldwide.<\/p>\n

The attack occurred outside the Capital Jewish Museum during a social event, where a gunman reportedly shouted \u201cFree Palestine\u201d before opening fire and killing two embassy staffers.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have instructed security to be bolstered at all our missions and for additional protection to be provided to Israeli representatives globally,\u201d Netanyahu stated. \u201cThis tragedy reflects the deadly consequences of rising anti-Semitism and incitement against Israel.\u201d<\/p>\n

A viral video showed the suspected gunman, a young man in a white shirt and jacket, being taken into custody while shouting pro-Palestinian slogans.<\/p>\n

According to Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter, the victims were a young couple who had been planning to marry.<\/p>\n

Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed deep sorrow over the attack, calling it a \u201cdespicable act of hatred\u201d rooted in anti-Semitism.<\/p>\n

He reaffirmed the solidarity between Israel and the United States, emphasising their shared values and commitment to combating terror.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis atrocity will not break us,\u201d Herzog said.<\/p>\n

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar also condemned the attack, vowing that Israel would not be cowed by terror.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur representatives are constantly under threat \u2014 especially now,\u201d he said. \u201cWe are coordinating closely with American authorities. Israel will not yield to terrorism.\u201d<\/p>\n

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