France to Uphold Two-State Solution Regardless of Israeli Election Outcome
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot declared that France will continue to pursue the two-state solution regardless of Israel's election results. He emphasized Israel's right to security and the need for two states to coexist peacefully. Relations between France and Israel are currently tense, with France having recognized a Palestinian state and planning to ban trade with settlements.
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- France's Foreign Minister stated the two-state solution commitment is immutable regardless of Israeli election results.
- The French minister affirmed Israel's right to security and the need for peaceful coexistence.
- France will accept the government elected by the Israeli people.
- Franco-Israeli relations are currently strained.
- France recognized a Palestinian state last year and plans to ban settlement trade.
France's commitment to the two-state solution will remain unchanged, irrespective of the results of the upcoming Israeli elections, stated French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. "This will remain immutable," he affirmed. Barrot declined to speculate on whether a change in Israeli government leadership would improve Franco-Israeli relations, reiterating France's stance: "Israel has the right to security, and two states must live in peace, respecting each other's rights." He added that France must accept the governments chosen by the people. Relations between France and Israel have been strained, particularly after Paris recognized a Palestinian state last year. The French government also announced its intention to implement a legislative ban on trade with Israeli settlements.
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