Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused French President Emmanuel Macron of siding with "Hamas", Reuters reported.
This came after Macron called Israel's policy in Gaza "shameful".
"Macron has once again chosen to side with a murderous terrorist organization and repeat its disgusting propaganda, accusing Israel of slander," the Israeli prime minister said.
Netanyahu noted that Israel is sticking to its military goals of securing the release of its hostages, defeating Hamas and ensuring that Gaza does not pose a threat to his country.