The countries already tinged with anti-semitism want to reward Hamas with all its political objectives as a reward for massacring a thousand Jews
France wasn't willing to recognize Palestine as state until Hamas acted by slaughtering men and babies and taking women as sex slaves.
Palestinians would have continued to languish as a unrepresented stateless people, and Hamas will secure them international recognition through the effectiveness of their wanton bloodshed and the international community's approval of their terrorism.
Of course Hamas will continue to attack aid shipments and try to sabotage food deliveries to try to induce an artificial famine. Israel has thousands of food trucks lined up, the UN won't agree to distribute them while menaced by Hamas, and Hamas will shoot at crowds. Because the more Palestinians that starve, the more likely other countries will take after France's example and throw their support behind Hamas. We're 14 years removed from the start of the Syrian war and how Putin weaponized the west's self-flagellating embrace of regressive muslim migrants to destabilize the EU. But the lesson wasn't learned, the same failings were engrained even deeper and the EU is even more cucked than ever
I’m not sure if you intended to provoke a response; I fully acknowledge you have not posted much here. Understand this is a fact-based clarification, not an attack.
Most European countries, including France, officially designate Hamas as a terrorist organization. France has also emphasized that Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people, and its support for a two-state solution predates the events of October 7, 2023, and is not born in a vacuum, context matters. Discussions around recognizing Palestinian statehood have been ongoing for years across the EU, and recent shifts reflect broader geopolitical dynamics rather than support for Hamas. In April 2024, during Iran’s large-scale retaliatory strike on Israel—following the Israeli strike on Iran’s consulate in Damascus—France, the UK, and the US helped intercept Iranian drones and missiles. This defensive operation aimed to prevent regional escalation and does not represent a change in France’s position toward Hamas or the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict. France remains an ally of Israel while also expressing concern about humanitarian conditions in Gaza and calling for adherence to international law.
There is, however, a narrative in some Israeli political and media circles suggesting that Hamas wields influence far beyond Gaza—extending into international bodies, NGOs, and foreign governments. This projected perception can contribute to a wider feeling of international bias against Israel, sometimes described as a form of “collective siege.” Within this framework, some events on the ground in Gaza are dismissed as misinformation or hostile propaganda. For example:
(1) Claims of famine are disputed despite warnings from the World Food Programme, UNICEF, and other UN agencies.
(2) Reports of civilians being killed near aid convoys are questioned despite investigations by independent human rights organizations.
(3) The existence of a blockade is challenged despite longstanding documentation by the UN, Human Rights Watch, and Amnesty International describing severe restrictions on movement and goods in and out of Gaza.
For the sake of argument, let’s assume the Israeli narrative is entirely accurate:
(a) No civilians are starving;
(b) No one is being shot at aid stations;
(c) Gaza is not being bombed indiscriminately;
(d) Humanitarian aid is entering unimpeded;
(e) France, the UK, and the US are hostile to Israel;
(f) Judea and Samaria (The West Bank) are considered an integral part of Israel;
(g) Israel is acting solely in self-defense within its right to secure its borders.
Now consider this alongside:
(i) Public statements from some Israeli officials that have been interpreted as indicating intentions to permanently displace or depopulate parts of Gaza;
(ii) Use of dehumanizing language by some Israeli officials, including terms like “human animals,” “Hamastians,” and “barbarians,” which critics argue are meant to reduce moral hesitation;
(iii) Documented use of large bombs, including 2,000 lb bombs, in densely populated urban areas;
(iv) The ongoing expansion of settlements in the West Bank, considered illegal under international law by much of the international community;
(v) The absence of a clear, actionable roadmap toward peace or Palestinian statehood.
When focusing solely on Israel’s statements and actions, is it unreasonable for France to express concerns as it has? Many analysts believe that the prospect for a two-state solution is now extremely limited. While some may criticize France for its stance, Israel appears to show little intent to alter its policies in the West Bank and Gaza. It is likely that Israel will continue to pursue its objectives in these territories, accepting any resulting consequences, which it may consider manageable.