A critique circulating in Israeli media accuses French President Macron of hypocrisy — denouncing Israel while pursuing business deals with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, whose regime is accused of mass atrocities. The claim is attributed to an unnamed source or commentator, without official corroboration.
A criticism circulating in Israeli media and commentary channels accuses French President Emmanuel Macron of hypocrisy — publicly denouncing Israeli actions while simultaneously pursuing business negotiations with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, whose regime faces allegations of mass atrocities over the course of the Syrian civil war. The accusation, which has been picked up by several outlets, does not cite a named official source or a specific deal.
The thread has evolved rapidly since early this afternoon. At Sun 14:42 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported — initially from an Israeli media source — that Macron planned to visit Syria. Within the same minute, a Syrian official announcement confirmed the visit, specifying that Macron would be accompanied by a delegation of investors and corporate representatives for a roundtable meeting focused on bilateral relations, economic cooperation, and regional developments. Shortly after, several Syrian media outlets, including Al-Hadath, reported the visit was scheduled for Monday, and a subsequent Syrian report cited by journalist Asaf Rozentsweig reinforced that timeline. The progression shows: the first report was a single Israeli media cite; within the same hour, the claim was corroborated by the Syrian Presidential Media Directorate, then by multiple Syrian news channels.
As The Zioneer reported on June 15, Macron had earlier welcomed a US-Iran memorandum of understanding and pledged continued support for Lebanon's sovereignty, signaling a regional posture that some Israeli commentators now view as inconsistent with the reported Syria outreach.
No detailed evidence or on-record confirmation has been provided for the specific business deal allegation underlying the hypocrisy charge. The precise nature of any business negotiations — or whether they are formally tied to the announced delegation — remains unverified.
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