Benjamin Netanyahu has blamed Sir Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Mark Carney for fuelling antisemitism after two Israeli embassy staff had been shot lifeless in Washington DC.
Mr Netanyahu mentioned the leaders of the UK, France and Canada are “on the incorrect aspect of humanity and (…) historical past” after they threatened “concrete motion” towards Israel this week if it continues its “egregious” navy operations in Gaza.
He linked the criticism of Israel’s renewed navy offensive within the enclave to the capturing exterior the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC final night time.
The shooter, named as 31-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, Illinois, instructed a witness that he “did this for Gaza” earlier than shouting “free, free Palestine” as he was being detained.
Shooter Elias Rodriguez shouts ‘Free Palestine!’ whereas being arrested
The 2 victims, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, labored on the Israeli embassy and had attended an occasion for younger Jewish professionals on the museum earlier than they had been shot lifeless.
Israel’s international minister Gideon Sa’ar referred to as the capturing a “direct results of antisemitic enticement” that’s “completely poisonous and has been used internationally” for the reason that 7 October 2023 assaults by Hamas.
Sarah Milgrim, Yaron Lischinsky and Israeli President Isaac Herzog (proper). Pic: Sarah Milgrim/Linkedin
Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky had attended an occasion on the museum earlier than they had been killed. Pic: @yaron_li/X/Linkedin/Sarah Milgrim
Mr Sa’ar mentioned there’s a “direct line” between these talking towards Israel’s actions in Gaza, which he calls “blood libels”, and the killings in Washington DC.
“This incitement can also be achieved by leaders and officers of many international locations and worldwide organisations, particularly from Europe,” he mentioned.
Mr Netanyahu echoed these statements, describing the shootings because the “horrible worth of antisemitism” and “rampant incitement towards the State of Israel”.
“Blood libels towards the Jewish state price blood,” he mentioned in his assertion.
Netanyahu launched an assault on European leaders in his assertion following the capturing
Amichai Chikli, Israel’s diaspora minister, additionally accused the leaders of the UK, France and Canada of “emboldening the forces of terror”.
In a publish on X, he mentioned those that give “backing to this hatred – whether or not via appeasement, double requirements, or silence,” should be held to account.
Mr Chikli added: “French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have all, in numerous methods, emboldened the forces of terror via their failure to attract ethical purple strains.
“This cowardice has a worth – and that worth is paid in Jewish blood.”
Israeli diplomats have since distanced themselves from the feedback by Mr Chikli.
A person with an Israeli flag kneels on the scene of the capturing. Pic: Reuters
A French international ministry spokesperson has since rejected the declare that European nations bear blame for the assault as “utterly outrageous and utterly unjustified”.
“France has condemned, France condemns and France will proceed to sentence, at all times and unequivocally, any act of antisemitism,” the spokesman instructed AFP.
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In response to the capturing, Sir Keir mentioned he “completely condemns” the incident and that “antisemitism is an evil we should stamp out wherever it seems”.
Mr Macron additionally posted concerning the “antisemitic assault”, providing his condolences to the households and family members of the victims.
