Israel 'destroying its image' around the world, says Macron
18.09.2025
By The New Arab Staff & Agencies
Source:https://www.newarab.com/news/least-
French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that Israeli is destroying its reputation around the world and reiterated his condemnation of its devastating offensive in Gaza.
"This type of operation in Gaza is totally counterproductive" and "a failure", Macron said in English in an interview with Israeli television's Channel 12.
"You are completely destroying the image and the credibility of Israel, not just in the region, but in public opinion everywhere."
France and Britain are among several Western countries that have pledged to formally recognise a Palestinian state this month at the United Nations General Assembly.
"Recognition of a Palestinian state is the best way to isolate Hamas," he said.
"Recognising a Palestinian state is just deciding to say: 'The legitimate perspective of Palestinian people and what they suffer today has nothing to do with Hamas.'"
(AFP and TNA staff)