France Denies Entry to West Bank Settlement Leader Yossi Dagan
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
France denied entry to Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council representing West Bank settlements, citing his role in settlement expansion which Paris says violates international law. Dagan was stopped at Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport last week and subsequently returned to Israel. He then traveled to Prague, where he met with Czech officials who expressed support for him and Israeli settlements. Dagan told the Czechs that West Bank control is vital for both Israeli and European security.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- France barred West Bank settlement leader Yossi Dagan from entering the country last week.
- French authorities cited Dagan's role in settlement expansion as a violation of international law.
- Dagan was stopped at Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport and returned to Israel.
- He subsequently traveled to Prague and met with Czech lawmakers who offered support.
- Dagan argued to Czech officials that West Bank control is essential for European security.
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