France Denies Entry to Israeli Official Yossi Dagan
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Regional Council, was denied entry into France last week by immigration authorities. He claims the ban was due to his role in building settlements and promoting a return to Gush Katif. Dagan subsequently traveled to Prague, where he met with Czech officials who expressed strong support for his cause. He stated that Judea and Samaria are crucial for Israel's and Europe's future security.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- French immigration authorities denied entry to Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Regional Council.
- Dagan claims the ban was due to his role in building settlements in Judea and Samaria.
- He was subsequently welcomed in Prague for meetings with Czech government and parliamentary officials.
- Czech officials expressed strong support, calling Dagan "the front line defending Europe."
- Dagan stated Judea and Samaria are vital for Israel's and Europe's future security.
Yossi Dagan, the head of the Shomron Regional Council, claims he was denied entry into France for a series of official political meetings with elected officials. French immigration authorities reportedly prevented Dagan from crossing the border last week, informing him of the entry ban. During passport control, Dagan was taken for questioning, where an officer presented him with documents stating he was prohibited from entering due to his position as head of the Shomron Regional Council, his involvement in building 35 settlements in Judea and Samaria, and his activities promoting a return to Gush Katif. Responding to the ban, Dagan stated, "I am proud to be a Jew and a Zionist and to build the historical homeland of the Jewish people. Proud to be on the right side of history." Following the incident, Dagan traveled to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, where he held three days of meetings with members of the Czech government, Senate, and Parliament. He received significant support during his visit. Andrej Kountak, chairman of the ruling party's faction in the European Parliament, thanked Dagan, stating, "Thank you for being the front line defending Europe. Sovereignty is important to you." Jiri Oberfalzer, Deputy Chairman of the Czech Senate, expressed solidarity, saying, "I strengthen the residents of Shomron. I wish you success in guarding your land. We are with you." Senior Member of Parliament Miroslav Janulik declared, "On behalf of the Czech Parliament, I thank the people of Shomron." Dagan told his Czech counterparts, "Judea and Samaria is the future of Israel and the guarantee of Europe's cultural and security existence. We are one front, we will fight together, and we will win together."
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