French President Emmanuel Macron is undoubtedly not antisemitic. On the contrary, France has often stood by our side and supported Israel on many significant issues.
Today, Israel is doing what France should have done: It is not allowing a murderous terrorist organization to take over Lebanon and destroy it.
He did however add that, with the war, many might find it hard "not to be antisemitic when you see the destruction caused by the Israeli army in Gaza.”
Last week, it was reported that France had banned Israeli companies from the exhibit.
Nearly 80 years after the mandate in Lebanon ended, France's postimperial role needs to be used effectively.
While Israel faces an international double standard, world leaders call for restraint against terrorists.
In the latest sign of his political frustration, Macron berated journalists over comments they had reported suggesting he had brought into question the creation of Israel at a cabinet meeting.
Investigations continue into allegations that Lafarge was complicit in crimes against humanity, part of the wider probe into how the group kept its factory running in Syria.
Paris had already banned Israeli firms from taking part in a military trade show earlier this year.
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