France Denies Entry to Israeli Council Head Yossi Dagan
Summarized from i24NEWS English by baba
Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, was denied entry to France last week and subsequently traveled to Prague. French authorities reportedly cited his role in West Bank settlements as the reason for the ban. In Prague, Dagan met with Czech officials who expressed support for him and his cause. The incident is seen as an unusual diplomatic move against an Israeli official from the West Bank.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, was denied entry to France.
- French authorities cited Dagan's role in West Bank settlements as the reason for the ban.
- Dagan subsequently traveled to Prague and met with Czech government officials.
- Czech Senate Vice President Jiří Oberfalzer expressed support for Dagan and Samaria residents.
- The entry ban is considered an unusual diplomatic measure against an Israeli official.
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