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.

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”.

France, Britain and Canada plan to recognize Palestinian statehood during the Gaza war, but Israeli experts warn the move could reward terrorism and complicate peace efforts.

assured Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas that France plans to recognize a Palestinian state. Macron called for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, "massive humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza," ensuring "the ...