France Accused of Holding Secret Talks with Hamas in 2020
Above: Emmanuel Macron addresses parliament in the Palace of Westminster on July 8, 2025, in London, England. Image copyright: Alastair Grant/WPA Pool/Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
France's alleged secret diplomacy with Hamas terrorists while publicly condemning them shows dangerous duplicity. Meeting with leaders who openly declare their intent to destroy Israel undermines any legitimate peace efforts and rewards terrorism.
Narrative B
The timing of this leak is highly suspicious, coming just days after Macron announced France would recognize a Palestinian state. This is likely nothing more than propaganda and Israeli retaliation for France's diplomatic stance, using selectively leaked intelligence to embarrass Paris.
Editor's Note
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