Pro-Palestinian Group Seeks Ban on Israeli Real Estate Expo in Paris
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
A French-Palestinian association has asked a Paris court to ban an Israeli real estate expo scheduled for November 15, accusing organizers of promoting sales in disputed territories. The expo, Icube, is set to feature over 30 Israeli developers and professionals assisting potential investors and immigrants. The associations argue that selling properties in Judea and Samaria and East Jerusalem violates international law. A court decision was expected on Friday, November 13, ahead of the expo's opening.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A pro-Palestinian group seeks to ban an Israeli real estate expo in Paris.
- The expo is accused of promoting housing sales in Judea and Samaria and East Jerusalem.
- The Paris Administrative Court heard the case on November 12.
- A decision was expected on November 13, two days before the expo.
- The expo is scheduled for November 15 at the European Jewish Center.
A pro-Palestinian association has filed an urgent request with the Paris Administrative Court to ban an Israeli real estate expo scheduled for Sunday, November 15. The French-Palestinian association NIDAL, supported by several other organizations including AFPS and UJFP, accuses the expo's organizers of promoting property purchases in Judea and Samaria and East Jerusalem. NIDAL is asking the court to order the police prefect to prohibit the event or, failing that, to prevent the sale of properties located in these territories.
The Icube expo, marking its 95th edition since its 1990 inception, is set to take place from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM at the European Jewish Center in Paris's 17th arrondissement. According to its official website, over 30 Israeli developers will showcase new and existing housing programs in cities such as Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Netanya, Ashdod, Haifa, and Ra'anana. The expo, which is free and open to the public upon registration, primarily targets French speakers interested in investing in Israel or preparing for aliyah, their immigration to Israel.
In addition to real estate developers, the event is expected to feature lawyers, tax advisors, brokers, and representatives from the Jewish Agency to assist visitors with purchasing and settling in Israel. The organizers are highlighting preferential offers, exclusive programs, and financing options tailored for new immigrants. The associations specifically denounce the participation of BH Nadlan, an Israeli company offering apartments in Givat Hamatos in East Jerusalem and Givat Ze'ev in Judea and Samaria.
They argue that promoting these properties contributes to population transfers that violate international law. A hearing was held on Thursday, November 12, before the Paris Administrative Court. According to the pro-Palestinian organization CAPJPO-EuroPalestine, the police prefecture was not represented at the hearing. The court's decision was expected on Friday, two days before the expo's opening, but no definitive ruling had been confirmed at the time of reporting.
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