France Bans Israeli Official Yossi Dagan Over West Bank Settlement Activity
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
France has banned Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Regional Council, from entering the country due to his role in West Bank settlement activities. The French Foreign Ministry cited that settlements contradict international law and undermine the two-state solution. Israel's Foreign Ministry condemned the decision as unacceptable and politically motivated, vowing to seek explanations and consider its response.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- France banned Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Regional Council, from entering its territory.
- The ban is due to Dagan's role in implementing West Bank settlement policies.
- France stated settlement activities contradict international law and undermine the two-state solution.
- Israel's Foreign Ministry condemned the ban as politically and ideologically motivated.
- Israel will demand explanations from France and consider its next steps.
France has banned Yossi Dagan, the head of the Shomron Regional Council, from entering its territory, according to the French Foreign Ministry. The ministry stated that the reason for the entry ban is Dagan's role in "implementing settlement policies in the West Bank." French authorities emphasized that "settlement activities are contrary to international law and undermine the two-state solution."
Israel's Foreign Ministry responded by stating it "views with severity the decision to prohibit the entry of a law-abiding Israeli elected official on clear political and ideological grounds." The ministry added that "this is a completely unacceptable step and Israel will demand explanations from the French government regarding it and will consider its next steps accordingly."
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