Macron threatens to stop press conferences over leaks

French President Emmanuel Macron has threatened to end his press conferences after his words were leaked from a closed meeting, causing a media storm. Macron said that his words about the creation of Israel were misinterpreted, and he continues to support Israel, despite criticism from Benjamin Netanyahu. The President demanded that journalists use only his public statements.

Oct 22, 2024 - 10:43
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Macron threatens to stop press conferences over leaks
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Emmanuel Macron threatened to stop his press conferences due to leaks from a closed meeting, where he said that Benjamin Netanyahu should not forget that Israel was created by a UN decision. These words provoked Netanyahu's indignation and spread through the world's media. Macron quickly clarified that his remarks had been misinterpreted and assured of his support for Israel. He also called on journalists to cite only his public statements in the future, which raised questions about freedom of speech in Europe.

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