France Denies Entry to Israeli Settler Leader Yossi Dagan
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Settler leader Yossi Dagan was denied entry into France last week, with French officials citing his role in establishing West Bank settlements and promoting resettlement in Gaza. The Israeli Foreign Ministry condemned the decision as political and unacceptable, demanding an explanation from France. This follows similar entry bans imposed on Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir in recent months.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, was denied entry into France last week.
- French officials cited Dagan's role in establishing West Bank settlements and promoting Gaza resettlement.
- Israel's Foreign Ministry called the French decision "completely unacceptable" and "blatantly political."
- Dagan has actively promoted settlement expansion and advocated for West Bank annexation and Gaza resettlement.
- This incident follows similar entry bans on Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir.
- France has also imposed sanctions on settler individuals and entities.
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