Israel Bars French Party Leaders Over Anti-Israel Stance
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israel's Foreign Ministry has banned leaders of the "Unsubmissive France" party, including Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Mathilde Panot, from entering the country. The decision by Minister Gideon Sa'ar cites the party's "extreme anti-Israel policy" and "scandalous statements." This move follows Israel's denial of entry to French official Yossi Dagan over settlement policies.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel banned "Unsubmissive France" party leaders Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Mathilde Panot from entering the country.
- Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar cited the party's "extreme anti-Israel policy" and "scandalous statements" as the reason.
- The ban includes Mélenchon's calls for French ships to escort flotillas to Gaza.
- The decision is a response to France denying entry to Shomron Regional Council head Yossi Dagan.
- Dagan was reportedly barred from France due to his role in settlement policies.
Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday that it has banned leaders of the "Unsubmissive France" (LFI) party from entering the country. The decision was made by Foreign Minister and Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar due to the party's "extreme anti-Israel policy" and "scandalous statements" made by its leader, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, and the chairwoman of its parliamentary group, Mathilde Panot. The ministry cited Mélenchon's calls for French ships to escort flotillas to Gaza and accusations against Israel as reasons for the ban.
The ministry stated that this action was taken in response to the refusal of Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Regional Council, to enter France. Dagan was reportedly denied entry to France due to his role in implementing settlement policies.
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