France Denies Entry to Israeli Official Yossi Dagan

By דודי גרליץ

Translated & summarized from JDN by baba

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French immigration officials denied entry to Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Regional Council, citing his role and advocacy. Dagan was subsequently detained and questioned at Paris airport before being refused entry. He then traveled to Prague, Czech Republic, for diplomatic meetings where he received support from Czech officials. Dagan highlighted the security importance of Judea and Samaria during his Prague visit.

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French authorities denied entry to Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Regional Council, at Paris airport.
Dagan was detained and questioned, with his role and advocacy cited as reasons for expulsion.
Dagan stated he is proud to be a Jew and Zionist building the Jewish homeland.
He proceeded to Prague, Czech Republic, for diplomatic meetings.
Czech Senate Deputy Chairman expressed support for Shomron residents.

France Denies Entry to Israeli Official Yossi Dagan — Editorial illustration generated by baba News, not a photograph of the event.

French immigration authorities at Paris airport denied entry to Yossi Dagan, the head of the Shomron Regional Council, who was scheduled for official meetings with elected officials. Dagan was detained and questioned during passport control, with immigration officers citing his position leading the council, which oversees 35 communities in Judea and Samaria, and his advocacy for returning to communities in Gush Katif as grounds for his expulsion. Dagan stated in response, "I am proud to be a Jew and a Zionist and to build the historic homeland of the Jewish people." Following the refusal, Dagan proceeded to Prague, Czech Republic, for a three-day diplomatic visit. There, he held numerous meetings with government ministers, senators, and parliament members. The Deputy Chairman of the Czech Senate, the Deputy Chairman of the Czech Senate, and other senior officials expressed strong support for the residents of Shomron. During his meetings, Dagan emphasized that Judea and Samaria serve as the frontline protecting Europe's security.