Macron in outrageous statement: "Hamas never operated in the West Bank"

French President Emmanuel Macron said in his UN speech that Hamas never operated in the West Bank, while calling for respect of the Palestinians' right to exist. The article presents his words and opposes them, arguing that the reality on the ground is different, detailing past Hamas attacks in Judea and Samaria.

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke this evening (Tuesday) at the UN General Assembly and stated that Hamas never operated in the West Bank. According to him, the ongoing violations in the West Bank are unjustified since the terrorist organization does not operate in the area. Macron called for respecting the legitimate right of the Palestinian people to exist, defining this as a necessary condition for Israel's security. The article, published on N12, opposes his words and presents the reality on the ground as completely different: it notes that earlier this month, the IDF and Shin Bet thwarted a cell of ten Hamas operatives planning attacks in the village of Aqaba, and that over the years Hamas operatives have been responsible for the murder of dozens of Israelis in attacks in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley. Macron also addressed the situation in the Gaza Strip, which he called "a mirror that shames us all," and emphasized France's commitment to Israel's security while warning against violating the sovereignty of neighboring countries. He also called for respecting Lebanon's sovereignty and addressing Hezbollah's presence.