Right-Wing Groups Demand Netanyahu Act Against French Consulate
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Right-wing Israeli organizations are demanding Prime Minister Netanyahu take action against the French Consulate in Jerusalem, similar to recent measures against the British Consulate. They cite French sanctions, investigations, and President Macron's UN speech as reasons for a tougher stance. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar had previously recommended closing the French Consulate over its role in recognizing a Palestinian state. The groups also point to an event honoring hijacker Leila Khaled at the French Institute as further justification for action.
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- Right-wing Israeli groups are demanding Prime Minister Netanyahu take action against the French Consulate in Jerusalem.
- The groups cite French sanctions, investigations, and President Macron's UN speech as reasons for a tougher stance.
- Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar previously recommended closing the French Consulate over its role in recognizing a Palestinian state.
- The organizations argue Israel should not apply different policies to Britain and France.
- A 2012 event at the French Institute honored hijacker Leila Khaled, sparking further criticism.
- The French Consulate in East Jerusalem was previously involved in a compromise regarding its operations.
Following the closure of the British Consulate in East Jerusalem, right-wing organizations in Israel are now calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take similar action against the French Consulate. The groups argue that Israel should not apply different policies to Britain and France, as both nations have taken steps against Israel and individuals associated with the settlement movement. They specifically cite France's actions in promoting sanctions, launching investigations against French-Israeli citizens on accusations of 'genocide,' and President Macron's recent stance against Israel at the UN General Assembly.
This demand is not new; Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar previously recommended to Netanyahu in the past year that the French Consulate be closed in response to France's efforts to recognize a Palestinian state. The issue was discussed in a government meeting, but no action was taken. Since then, relations with France have reportedly worsened, with further measures taken against Israel and its settlements.
Adding to the pressure, findings from the Jerusalem Center for Applied Policy (JCAP) highlight a 2012 event at the French Institute in Jerusalem, which operates with the consulate's cooperation. The event featured a book about Leila Khaled, described as an "icon of Palestinian liberation," despite her history of airplane hijackings. Critics argue this honors hijackers while Israel remains silent, a situation they claim is further illuminated by a recent Fly Dubai terror incident.
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