Netanyahu Condemns Starmer, Macron, Carney Over Gaza, DC Embassy Attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sharply criticized UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, along with French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, accusing them of "emboldening Hamas" by condemning Israel's military actions in Gaza and demanding an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid. Netanyahu condemned their calls as siding with Hamas, which he described as intent on destroying the Jewish state, and accused these leaders of being "on the wrong side of justice, humanity, and history." His remarks followed the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington DC, an attack claimed by the suspect to be in support of Palestine and Gaza. Netanyahu linked the attack to what he called Hamas propaganda and criticized the international community, including the UN, for spreading falsehoods about Israel’s blockade on Gaza. Sir Keir Starmer condemned the Washington shootings as antisemitic and expressed solidarity with the Jewish community. The incident has heightened tensions, with Israel increasing security at its missions and the UK suspending trade talks and imposing new sanctions on West Bank settlers.