Netanyahu says Macron 'gravely mistaken' in promoting Palestinian state

'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed strong disapproval of French President Emmanuel Macron's call for the establishment of a Palestinian state, labeling the idea as a "grave mistake."

Netanyahu's remarks came in response to a tweet by his son, Yair Netanyahu, who criticized Macron's position, although Netanyahu clarified that he did not approve of the style of his son's response.

אני אוהב את בני יאיר, ציוני אמיתי שדואג לעתיד המדינה.
כמו כל אזרח, גם הוא זכאי לדעתו האישית, הגם שסגנון תגובתו לציוצו של הנשיא מקרון שקרא להקמת מדינה פלסטינית, אינו מקובל עלי.

הנשיא מקרון טועה קשות, כאשר הוא ממשיך לקדם את רעיון המדינה הפלסטינית בלב ארצנו, שכל שאיפתה היא השמדת…

— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) April 13, 2025

In a tweet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated, “I love my son Yair, a true Zionist who cares about the future of the country. Like every citizen, he is entitled to his personal opinion, although the style of his response to President Macron's tweet calling for the establishment of a Palestinian state is unacceptable to me.”

The 'Israeli' Prime Minister continued, condemning Macron's stance, asserting that the promotion of a Palestinian state in what he referred to as "the heart of our country" was a dangerous idea. Netanyahu emphasized that such a state, according to him, would only seek the destruction of the State of 'Israel'.

“President Macron is gravely mistaken when he continues to promote the idea of a Palestinian state in the heart of our country, whose sole ambition is the destruction of the State of Israel,” Netanyahu wrote.

Netanyahu's remarks also drew a comparison between the proposed Palestinian state and France’s refusal to grant independence to its territories, like Corsica, New Caledonia, and French Guinea. “We will not jeopardize our existence because of illusions disconnected from reality,” Netanyahu declared.

"We will not accept moral sermons for the establishment of a Palestinian state that would endanger the existence of Israel, from those who oppose granting independence to Corsica, New Caledonia, French Guinea, and other territories, whose independence would not endanger France in any way."

The 'Israeli' Prime Minister’s comments reflect ongoing tensions over the issue of Palestinian statehood, which remains one of the most divisive topics in international diplomacy.