France Denies Entry to Israeli Official Yossi Dagan
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Regional Council, was denied entry into France last week due to his role in settlement construction and activities related to Gush Katif. After being interrogated at Paris airport, Dagan proceeded to Prague, where he met with Czech government and parliamentary officials who expressed support for his cause. Dagan stated he was proud to build the Jewish homeland and emphasized the strategic importance of Judea and Samaria for Israel and Europe.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Regional Council, was denied entry into France.
- French immigration cited Dagan's role in settlement building and Gush Katif advocacy.
- Dagan was detained and interrogated at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- He proceeded to Prague and met with Czech government and parliamentary officials.
- Czech officials expressed support for Dagan and the residents of Shomron.
Yossi Dagan, the head of the Shomron Regional Council, was denied entry into France last week. Immigration authorities at Paris airport detained Dagan during passport control and subjected him to a lengthy interrogation. During the questioning, an immigration officer presented documents indicating that the entry denial was linked to Dagan's role as Shomron Council head, settlement construction in Judea and Samaria, and his efforts to promote a return to Gush Katif. These were cited as the reasons for the decision.
Responding to the decision, Dagan stated for the record, "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." Despite the incident, Dagan proceeded to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, where he held a three-day series of political meetings with members of the Czech government, Senate, and Parliament.
During his visit to Prague, Dagan received support from senior figures in the Czech political system. Andrej Kuntek, chairman of the ruling party's faction in the European Parliament, thanked Dagan for being "the front line defending Europe" and emphasized the importance of sovereignty. Jiri Oberfalzer, deputy chairman of the Czech Senate, expressed support for the residents of Shomron and wished them success in protecting their land. Senior MP Miroslav Janulik conveyed thanks to the people of Shomron on behalf of the Czech Parliament.
In his meetings, Dagan discussed the strategic importance of Judea and Samaria, telling Czech officials, "Judea and Samaria is the future of Israel and the guarantee for the cultural and security existence of Europe. We are one front, we will fight together, and we will win together."
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