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Israel accuses UN chief of justifying terrorism for saying Hamas attack 'didn't happen in a vacuum'

26 Sept 21:30 Key points summarised by AI

Israeli officials expressed outrage over UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's remark that the deadly Hamas attack "did not happen in a vacuum," accusing him of justifying terrorism.
Guterres clarified he was "shocked" at the misinterpretation, reiterating his unequivocal condemnation of Hamas's actions while also acknowledging the historical grievances of the Palestinian people.
Israel escalated its response by canceling meetings with Guterres and threatening to deny visas to UN representatives, while Palestinian and Arab nations voiced strong support for the Secretary-General's principled stance.
The controversial statement came during a Security Council meeting where Guterres condemned the October 7th attacks but also highlighted the "56 years of suffocating occupation" faced by Palestinians.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.