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Oct 2024
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How significant is Macron's statement on...

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France's president Emmanuel Macron says arms deliveries to Israel for use in Gaza should stop. His comments have been angrily rejected by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. So how significant is Macron's statement? And why such a furious reaction from Israel?

In this episode:

  • Benoit Muracciole, President, Action Sécurité Ethique Républicaines.
  • Ziad Issa, Head, Humanitarian Policy, Action Aid UK.
  • Bertrand Heilbronn, Honorary President, France-Palestine Solidarity Association.

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra

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