Strained relations between France and Israel further deteriorated on Tuesday over the role of the United Nations in the creation of the State of Israel. "Mr Netanyahu must not forget that his country was created by a decision of the UN.

Tensions have been rising between Macron and Netanyahu as Israel continues its strikes against the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon — a country that has long historical ties to France — especially as the Israel Defense Forces hit U.N. peacekeepers in the country’s south.

French President Emmanuel Macron has further strained tense relations with Israel with a comment referring o the creation of the Israeli state, a verbal jab that was rapidly denounced by

French President Macron's comment about Israel's creation has strained relations with Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized Macron for distorting history, stating Israel was established through the 1948 Arab-Israeli war.

Macron “also expressed his indignation after several peacekeepers were wounded by Israeli forces in Naqoura and urged Israel to put an end to this unjustifiable targeting.”