The French presidency dismissed the claim as “erroneous, abject and unacceptable,” in a statement on Tuesday, stressing that violence against Jewish communities “will not go unanswered” but insisting it cannot be linked to France’s diplomatic position.

France slams Prime Minister Netanyahu's claim that Macron's plan to recognize a Palestinian state fuels antisemitism, calling the accusation “abject” and “erroneous”.

A row between Israel and France over Paris’ plan to recognise a Palestinian state next month escalated to crisis level on Tuesday when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused President Emmanuel Macron of fomenting “antisemitism”.

The Israeli army will call up about 50,000 reservists in the coming weeks as it pushes ahead with plans to take control of Gaza City, a military official said on Wednesday.

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A French air traffic controller has been suspended after broadcasting "Free Palestine" to Israeli El Al pilots. The incident was condemned by French Transportation Minister Philippe Tabarot.

France has condemned Israel’s plan to build 3,400 new homes in the occupied West Bank, calling the project a “serious violation of international law” that risks destroying any chance of a contiguous Palestinian state.