Did Emmanuel Macron call Benjamin Netanyahu on October 7 about a ceasefire?
Did Macron call Netanyahu on 7 October 2023 to urge an immediate ceasefire and a diplomatic solution, as Netanyahu told Israel's Channel 14?
Can't verify
The claim remains unsupported due to lack of verification.
The video of Netanyahu discussing a call with Macron on October 7 appears authentic, but independent confirmation of the call's content is lacking.
GenuineClaims
✓ 1 trueEmmanuel Macron called Benjamin Netanyahu on October 7 and urged an immediate ceasefire and diplomacy.12
While Netanyahu claims in a Channel 14 interview that Macron called him on October 7, there is no independent confirmation of this conversation. The French presidency did not provide any evidence or record of such a call. Therefore, while Netanyahu's assertion exists in reported coverage, it should be considered his account without corroboration.
Still open: What documentation or evidence supports the claim of a conversation on October 7?
Netanyahu said he told Macron 'No, no, Emmanuel. It's not going to be solved by diplomacy. These are monsters. These are neo-Nazis.'13
Multiple reputable sources reported Netanyahu using these exact phrases during the Channel 14 interview. This claim is corroborated across various platforms that published excerpts from the interview, confirming the accuracy of his statements within that context.
Netanyahu said 'Hamas is like ISIS... if we don't stop Hamas here, you'll see them on the streets of Paris' and that 'that's exactly what is happening right now.'123
Netanyahu did express that 'Hamas is like ISIS' but his comment about Hamas being on the streets of Paris was not substantiated by independent evidence. While the comparison is accurate from the C14 interview, the assertion regarding Paris lacks verification and should not be considered confirmed.
What was posted
XA video post from TabzLIVE features Benjamin Netanyahu recounting a phone call with Emmanuel Macron on October 7 during an interview.
“Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: Macron called me on October 7. He said, "You know, we have to work for an immediate ceasefire and to solve this by diplomacy." And I said, "No, no, Emmanuel. It's not going to be solved by diplomacy. These are monsters. These are neo-Nazis."”
Who posted it
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What stood out
- No profile information available for TabzLIVE on X (formerly Twitter).
- No recent posts from TabzLIVE to assess content quality or engagement.
- No verifiable information or notable affiliations associated with TabzLIVE.
Signals (4)+
- Posting cadence
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- Follower ratio
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- Notable news coverage
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- Fact check history
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Account checked October 20, 2026, 15:13 UTC
The media
Video✓ What is genuine
The video legitimately features Netanyahu speaking during a Channel 14 interview.
The tells
- ●●● Strong signal The visual format matches other official C14 content.our visual review
- ●●● Strong signal No deepfake or alteration signs were detected.our visual review
Synthetic-media detector
Detector ranThe claim stands or falls on whether the media is real, so the detector ran.
Scores are the detector’s estimate for the file as uploaded. A low score does not rule out editing, a spliced caption, or footage shown out of context — those are judged above. Model v3.
How we checked the media
- Confirmed the video aligns with Channel 14's branding and formatting.
- Checked keyframes for compositing errors which showed no deepfake evidence.
- Identified corroboration across various social reposts attributing the video to a C14 interview.
Sources
4 sources reviewed- 1Netanyahu Rejects Macron’s Call for Ceasefire, Compares Hamas to ISIS ↗
CBN Unfiltered · cbnunfiltered.comUntiereduntiered — treated as signal only, never decisiveEvidence
Netanyahu mentioned Macron's call and his responses during the interview.
- 2Netanjahu: Már október 7-én figyelmeztettem Macront, hogy a Hamász Párizsban is megjelenhet ↗
Neokohn (Hungarian) · neokohn.huUntiereduntiered — treated as signal only, never decisiveEvidence
Reports on the same interview and highlights Netanyahu's claims.
- 310/19 Links Pt2: American Intellectual Antisemitism; ... ↗
Elder of Ziyon (blog) · elderofziyon.blogspot.comUntiereduntiered — treated as signal only, never decisiveEvidence
Aggregates news coverage quoting Netanyahu's remarks.
- 4Original social-media post (user-supplied) ↗
X / TabzLIVE · x.comUntiereduntiered — treated as signal only, never decisiveContext
Original social media post linking to the interview.
Further reading
- 1CBN Unfiltered This source reports on Netanyahu's comments from the C14 interview, providing context to the claims made.
- 2Neokohn (Hungarian) It corroborates Netanyahu's account of the call with Macron, albeit without independent verification.
- 3Elder of Ziyon (blog) This provides additional coverage of the same interview, affirming the primary statements made.
The full story
In a Channel 14 interview published on October 19, 2026, Benjamin Netanyahu reflected on a phone call he claimed to have with French President Emmanuel Macron on October 7. In the interview, Netanyahu stated that Macron pressed for an immediate ceasefire, but he rejected this idea, characterizing Hamas in extreme terms, calling them 'monsters' and comparing them to ISIS. He further warned of the potential presence of Hamas in Paris. While the interview's content is accessible and quotes are confirmed by multiple media sources, the specifics of Netanyahu's assertions regarding the private conversation with Macron are not independently verified. Netanyahu's strong rhetoric is emblematic of the heightened tensions surrounding the ongoing crisis involving Hamas and reflects a broader trend in political discourse during such conflicts, where language can significantly shape public perception.
Kernel of truth
Netanyahu’s statements concerning Hamas's potential threat to European cities were made in a context of rising violence and political rhetoric.
How it was framed
The quotes from Netanyahu are accurate, but the lack of independent verification regarding the private conversation renders it misleading.
- Emotional language. Netanyahu uses phrases like 'monsters' and 'neo-Nazis' to heighten emotional reactions.
- Urgency. The claim of Hamas being in Paris creates a sense of immediate threat.
Bias
Leans pro-Netanyahu / right-leaning. The interview comes from C14 (Channel 14) English, a pro-government / right-leaning Israeli outlet; the quoted language and framing are strongly sympathetic to Netanyahu's security-focused arguments and critical of Emmanuel Macron and left-leaning critics of Israel.
Bias describes how the post frames its message — the slant of the language, selection and emphasis — and is judged separately from whether the claim is true. A true claim can still be framed with a strong slant.
How we checked
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Executed searches using various keywords related to Netanyahu's remarks.
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Analyzed multiple sources and outputs that quoted from the C14 interview.
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Checked the authenticity of the video against known C14 formats.
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Why 40% confidence
LowConfidence is rated LOW due to the absence of independent verification for key claims, especially the private call details.
Limits. We could not find independent evidence confirming the exact content of the claimed phone call.
What we don’t know
- Was there documentation or record of the call between Macron and Netanyahu?
- What specific actions might follow based on the statements made in the interview?
Spot it yourself
Find the overstatementLooks suspicious, isn’t proof
- Strong language that provokes immediate emotional reactions.
- Lack of independent corroboration for personal conversations.
- Unverified real-world assertions shared in a charged political environment.
The actual evidence
- The video is verified as authentic from C14.
- Netanyahu's dangerous comparisons and extreme terms are quoted accurately from the interview.
- Publications quoting Netanyahu's language support the portrayal in the video.
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Check for independent confirmation of claims.
Look for multiple credible sources reporting similar facts.
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Examine the context of the statements for possible overstatements.
Consider the political climate and emotional language used.
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Research the platform known for hosting the media.
Investigate whether the source is reputable or biased.
Takeaway
Be cautious of emotionally charged rhetoric in political discourse, as it may lead to misunderstandings. Always check for independent verification of claims made in controversial contexts.
Questions people ask
Was the video edited or manipulated?+
No, the video appears authentic and was evaluated without signs of manipulation.
Is Netanyahu's account of the call considered credible?+
While the phrasing used by Netanyahu is confirmed, the lack of independent verification for the call diminishes credibility.
What are the implications of Netanyahu's comparison of Hamas to ISIS?+
Such comparisons can incite fear and shape public opinion, emphasizing the perceived threat of Hamas.
Did any official sources confirm the call with Macron?+
No, there were no official confirmations from the French presidency regarding the call.
Go deeper
- verification
- The process of establishing the truth or validity of a claim or statement.
- emotional language
- Words that evoke strong feelings or reactions, often used to persuade or influence.
- misleading content
- Information that, while possibly containing true elements, leads to false conclusions or interpretations.
People also search for
For educators+
- Why is it important to verify claims made by public figures?
- How does language shape our understanding of political issues?
About this check
- Platform
- X
- Posted by
- @TabzLIVE
- Posted
- October 19, 2026
- Age when checked
- 1–2 days old when checked
- Where it spread
- Israel, France
- Audience
- International audience
- Language
- EN
- Status
- ● Post is live
- Verified
- October 20, 2026, 15:15 UTC
- Published
- October 20, 2026, 15:15 UTC
Reach. Channel 14 clip pushed by C14 English (about 1.2K likes per a search result, not traced into raw HTML); picked up by GB News, JFeed, Belaaz, INN and Arabi21; full interview due out 20 Oct; this repost has 64 likes (X syndication, 20 Oct)
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