Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday issued a strong rebuke against the United Kingdom, France, and Canada. His condemnation came after these countries expressed their vocal opposition to Israel’s recent military escalation in Gaza. Netanyahu accused the three nations and their leaders of rewarding Hamas for its October 7, 2023, genocidal attack.
In a post on X, Netanyahu called out these leaders for asking Israel to end the war and supporting the creation of a Palestinian state. He wrote, “By asking Israel to end a defensive war for our survival before Hamas terrorists on our border are destroyed and by demanding a Palestinian state, the leaders in London, Ottowa and Paris are offering a huge prize for the genocidal attack on Israel on October 7 while inviting more such atrocities.”
War Of Civilization Over Barbarism: Netanyahu
Adding further he reiterated that this is a war of civilization over barbarism and Israel will continue to defend itself until total victory is achieved.
In his post, Netanyahu noted that Israel’s commitment to achieving victory over Hamas, aligns with the vision of United States President Donald Trump. He has urged all European leaders to follow the same.
“Israel accepts President Trump’s vision and urges all European leaders to do the same. The war can end tomorrow if the remaining hostages are released, Hamas lays down its arms, its murderous leaders are exiled and Gaza is demilitarized. No nation can be expected to accept anything less and Israel certainly won’t,” Netanyahu declared.
He recounted the deadly October 7, 2023 attack carried out by “Palestinian terrorists” in Israel’s soil. Netanyahu asserted that the terrorists murdered 1,200 innocent people and abducted over 250 more innocents to the dungeons of Gaza.
By asking Israel to end a defensive war for our survival before Hamas terrorists on our border are destroyed and by demanding a Palestinian state, the leaders in London, Ottowa and Paris are offering a huge prize for the genocidal attack on Israel on October 7 while inviting more…
— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) May 19, 2025
Notably, Netanyahu’s remark was in response to the criticism by European leaders where they had pointed out at “intolerable” human suffering in Gaza, Israel’s restrictions on humanitarian aid, and settlement expansions in the West Bank. Furthermore, the European warned of potential further measures, including sanctions, if Israel fails to stop its military offensive.
