French Foreign Minister Slams Israel's Ban on French Leftist Leaders
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot criticized Israel's ban on "France Unbowed" leaders, calling it "demagogic." The Israeli Foreign Ministry enacted the ban after Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, was denied entry to France over his role in settlement policies. Barrot stated the Israeli government has repeatedly violated international law.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called Israel's entry ban "demagogic."
- Israel banned leaders of the French party "France Unbowed" from entering the country.
- The ban followed Israel's Yossi Dagan being denied entry into France.
- Dagan's entry was reportedly blocked due to his role in settlement policies.
- Barrot accused the Israeli government of repeatedly violating international law.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned Israel's decision to ban entry to leaders of the radical left-wing party "France Unbowed." Barrot described the move as "demagogic," adding that it came from a government that has "repeatedly violated international law." The Israeli Foreign Ministry's decision was a response to an incident where Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, was denied entry into France. Israel stated Dagan's entry was blocked "due to his part in implementing settlement policies."
