France Bans Israeli Official Yossi Dagan Over West Bank Settlement Activity
Translated & summarized from TheMarker 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 from France.
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.
- French officials stated settlements contradict international law and undermine the two-state solution.
- Israel's Foreign Ministry called the ban unacceptable and politically motivated.
- Israel will demand explanations from France and consider its response.
France has prohibited 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 officials emphasized that "settlement activity is contrary to international law and undermines the two-state solution."
Israel's Foreign Ministry reacted strongly, calling the decision to ban a "law-abiding Israeli elected official on clear political grounds" unacceptable. Israel stated it "views the decision with severity" and will "demand explanations from the French government and consider its next steps accordingly."
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