Netanyahu rejects Macron’s visit over Palestinian state recognition – Middle East Monitor

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a request from French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Israel, insisting that Macron must first withdraw his intention to recognise a Palestinian state.

According to the Hebrew channel Kan, Netanyahu conveyed a clear message to Macron: “Withdraw your decision to recognise a Palestinian state – then you can come.” 

However, the French President refused to step back. An Israeli official was quoted as…