The statement comes a day after the Israeli government announced that it has approved 22 new settlements on the West Bank, which was met with sharp criticism from, among others, the UN.
This is a decisive response to the terrorist organizations that try to harm and weaken our grip on this land, says Katz in a video clip published by his office.
It is also a clear message to Macron and his allies – they will recognize a Palestinian state on paper – but we will build the Jewish Israeli state here on the ground, he says, adding that the "paper" will be thrown into the dustbin of history.
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that recognizing a Palestinian state, with certain conditions, is not only a "moral obligation, but a political necessity". The President also said that European countries should toughen their stance towards Israel if the country does not respond to the humanitarian situation in Gaza in a suitable manner.
The Palestinian West Bank and East Jerusalem have been occupied by Israel since the Six-Day War in 1967. A large part of the international community considers the settlements to be illegal.
