Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar over the weekend sharply criticized France, the United Kingdom and Canada for their recent decisions to recognize a Palestinian state, citing a Hamas terrorist who praised the moves as “the fruits of October 7.”
In an interview with the Qatar-based Al Jazeera, Ghazi Hamad said, “The initiative by several countries to recognize a Palestinian state is one of the fruits of October 7. We proved that victory over Israel is not impossible, and our weapons are a symbol of Palestinian dignity.”
In response, Sa’ar asked: “If this is who applauds you, what does it say about you?”
In his voice, Senior Hamas terrorist Razi Hamed thanks France, UK and Canada for recognising a Palestinian state:
— Gideon Sa'ar | גדעון סער (@gidonsaar) August 2, 2025
"The initiative by several countries to recognize a Palestinian state is one of the fruits of October 7. We proved that victory over Israel is not impossible, and…
On Saturday, Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli slammed French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, who had condemned images showing Israeli hostages in dire conditions.
Chikli called Barrot “a failed joke,” including a picture of Hamad in the post.
Earlier, Barrot had denounced what he called the “despicable, unbearable” images of Israeli hostages held for 667 days by Hamas in Gaza.
Tu es une blague, Monsieur Noël une blague ratée.@jnbarrot https://t.co/uzDSRMjzuN pic.twitter.com/J1F3iVpyG6
— עמיחי שיקלי - Amichai Chikli (@AmichaiChikli) August 2, 2025
