France's president, Emmanuel Macron, has criticized some of his ministers and the media for lacking professionalism and spreading false information. Macron was angered by comments that were reported suggesting he had questioned the creation of Israel during a cabinet meeting. He denied making the remarks and emphasized that France has always stood by Israel. The reported comments led to a heated response from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Macron's political frustration comes after a tough few months, including a defeat in European elections and the formation of a new government not under his control.