Netanyahu: Macron's call for arms embargo on Israel is 'shameful'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's call for an arms embargo on Israel, calling it a "shame."

Netanyahu's remarks came in response to Macron's calls for an arms embargo on Israel due to the escalation of violence in the region.

Netanyahu stressed in a statement that Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorist threats, and that an arms embargo would weaken its ability to protect its citizens. He added that such calls do not take into account the security threats facing Israel.

For his part, Macron stressed the need to take steps to stop the escalation of violence and protect civilians, noting that an arms embargo could be a step in this direction. He stressed that France will continue to work with its international partners to achieve peace and stability in the region.