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Israel Bars French Politician Mélenchon Over Gaza Flotilla Stance
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Israel's Foreign Ministry announced Tuesday it will bar French politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon from entering the country due to his call for French ships to escort Gaza aid flotillas. The ministry accused Mélenchon of spreading "blood libels against Israel." This move is part of a pattern of reciprocal entry bans, following France's ban on a settler leader and Israel's prior barring of British politicians.
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- Israel barred French politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon from entering the country.
- Mélenchon called for French ships to escort aid flotillas to Gaza.
- Israel's Foreign Ministry accused Mélenchon of spreading 'blood libels against Israel.'
- The decision follows France's ban on a senior settler leader.
- Israel previously barred several UK left-wing politicians in September.
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