Macron’s Smile Upon Hearing Abu Akleh’s Name Causes Controversy

Date: 23 July 2022 - 21:43

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PARIS (MEMO) – French President Emmanuel Macron’s smile when he heard Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas mentioning the name of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh murdered by Zionist troops, caused controversy on social media, Arabi21.com reported. Earlier this week, following a meeting between Abbas and Macron in Paris, both held a press conference and spoke about various issues. When Abbas spoke about Palestinian journalist, Macron and his translator were both seen smiling. Social media users posted the video showing the moment, criticizing Macron and accusing him of being a hypocrite.