Israel Bars French Politicians Over Anti-Israel Statements
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Foreign and Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar has barred entry to French politicians Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Mathilde Panot due to their anti-Israel statements. The decision follows France's recent ban on Israeli official Yossi Dagan over settlement policy. Sa'ar stated Israel will firmly respond to those who harm it. The Foreign Ministry cited Mélenchon's call for escorting flotillas to Gaza and accusations against Israel as reasons for the ban.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar barred French politicians Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Mathilde Panot from entering Israel.
- The decision was made due to their anti-Israel statements, including "blood libel" accusations.
- Mélenchon had also called for French naval vessels to escort flotillas to Gaza.
- The ban follows France's recent decision to bar Israeli official Yossi Dagan from entering the country.
- Israel stated it will firmly respond to those who harm the state and its citizens.
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