Netanyahu calls France 'extremist Islam' haven after riots

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday criticized France as having succumbed to an "invasion of extremist Islam" following weekend protests that turned into riots, echoing far-right rhetoric and drawing accusations of Islamophobia. Netanyahu claimed French leaders failed to prepare for the unrest, asserting it was fueled by extremist Muslims despite the diverse makeup of protesters in cities like Paris. He advised France to "fight back" against extremists and referenced warnings he made to President Emmanuel Macron after Hamas's October 2023 attack. The remarks follow Netanyahu's August comment calling Britain an "Islamic republic," which London condemned. US President Donald Trump also blamed immigration for the French protests, urging Macron to close borders, a stance central to his 2024 campaign.


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