President Donald Trump offered a roaring counterbalance to a spate of world leaders bashing Israel or appearing to equivocate between the Oct.7 Hamas terror attacks and Jerusalem’s response — as one world leader was assailed for his comments on Hamas.Gaza dominated the opening day of the U.N.
General Assembly on Tuesday, despite a ceasefire, as world leaders accused Israel of continuing to displace Palestinians and undermine prospects for peace. French President Emmanuel Macron accused Israel of violating Palestinian rights in the West Bank, questioning the justification for its actions and making a remark that was translated as "Hamas was never active in the West Bank."MIDDLE EAST TAKES CENTER STAGE AT UN AS REGIONAL LEADERS CONFRONT IRAN WAR, GAZA AND HOUTHI THREATFrench President Emmanuel Macron addresses the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at United Nations Headquarters in New York City, United States, on Sept.22, 2026, as world leaders gather for high-level meetings covering global issues including artificial intelligence and the ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine and Iran.
(Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Image)Israel's U.N.Ambassador, Danny Danon, challenged his claim about Hamas’ presence in the West Bank.
"French President Emmanuel Macron claimed from the UN podium that Hamas has ‘never been active’ in Judea and Samaria.Just two days ago, a French citizen was murdered there," Danon wrote on X .
"Mr.President, Emmanuel Macron, do your homework before lecturing Israel.
Check the facts."Asked by Fox News Digital to clarify Macron’s remarks, a French Foreign Ministry spokesperson said: "The president meant to say that Hamas does not govern the West Bank.His remarks should therefore not be misinterpreted."In response to the comments, U.S.
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