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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Israel's Foreign Minister Secretly Hosted French Counterpart at Home

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar secretly hosted French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot at his home in Ness Ziona on October 7, 2026. The meeting occurred despite France's claims the visit was private and would not involve official Israeli representatives. Barrot attended October 7 commemoration events.

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What happened

  1. 01Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar secretly met French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot at his home on October 7, 2026.
  2. 02The meeting was revealed on October 29, contradicting France's initial statement about a private visit.
  3. 03Barrot attended events commemorating victims of the October 7 attacks.
  4. 04The secret meeting occurred despite diplomatic tensions between Israel and France.
  5. 05The two countries have differing views on French military presence in southern Lebanon.

The encounter highlights ongoing, albeit sometimes tense, diplomatic ties between the two nations.

Translated and summarized by baba from Vesty, the latest report. Read Vesty’s original

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