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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

French Presidential Candidate Threatens Military Escort for Gaza Flotillas

French far-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon threatened to use French warships to escort flotillas to Gaza and the West Bank. He vowed to provide military backing for civilian efforts supporting Palestinian rights, moving beyond diplomatic protests.

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What happened

  1. 01Jean-Luc Mélenchon vowed to escort Gaza flotillas with French warships if elected president.
  2. 02He stated France would provide military backing for civilian efforts supporting Palestinian rights.
  3. 03Mélenchon's aggressive rhetoric marks a significant escalation against Israeli policy.
  4. 04The candidate also called for action against the "gradual annexation of the West Bank."
  5. 05Mélenchon is the leading candidate for the French left in the upcoming presidential election.

Mélenchon's aggressive stance is seen as a significant escalation against Israel's policies.

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

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