Israel Launches Diplomatic Attacks on Its Western Allies Ahead of Palestinian Statehood Recognition | News Channel 3-12
Israel accused Western allies of fueling antisemitism and responded with visa revocations and diplomatic retaliations amid plans to recognize Palestinian statehood by over 140 countries.
- In an escalating international dispute, Israel launched diplomatic attacks against Western allies ahead of Palestinian state recognition next month, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accusing France and Australia of fueling antisemitism.
- France says the move intends to revive the two-state solution and spur peace efforts, but Israel and the U.S. criticize recognition as rewarding Hamas and undermining peace.
- Australia denied a visa to far-right Israeli politician Simcha Rothman, and in response, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar revoked residence visas for Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority and ordered close scrutiny of Australian visa requests to Israel.
- The Elysee Palace sharply rebuked Israel after French President Emmanuel Macron first learned of Netanyahu's letter through the press, while New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen publicly criticized Netanyahu last week.
- Netanyahu set a deadline to act before the Jewish New Year on September 23, as Australia and France join more than 140 countries recognizing Palestinian statehood next month.
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