Macron allegedly said that Israel was founded by the U.N., but he says his comment was wildly distorted.
French President Emmanuel Macron blames journalists and his own ministers for the leak of a comment he made at a government meeting the other day about the establishment of the state of Israel, reports the Israeli daily The Times of Israel.
During the meeting, the French head of state allegedly stated that Israel was created by the UN.
“I must tell you how astonished I was to read so many comments, reactions, including from foreign or French political leaders, to remarks that I allegedly made without asking the question of what they were saying and what exactly I said,” he said at a press conference following the European Council meeting in Brussels.
“There is therefore no ambiguity. All those who would like to make it exist through this type of manipulation are not only mistaken, but are hurting some people and weakening France,” he said. “France has always stood by Israel. The existence and security of Israel are intangible for France and the French.”