Israel denies entry to French reporter, broadcaster slams ‘obstacle to press freedom’
Summary
Israel denied entry to French reporter Alice Froussard, who covers the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for Radio France Internationale (RFI) and Radio France. She was deported back to France after arriving at Tel Aviv airport, with Israeli officials accusing her of supporting Hamas, a Palestinian militant group.Key Facts
- Alice Froussard is a French journalist reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- She was refused entry after landing at Tel Aviv's airport and deported the next day.
- Israel's Minister Amichai Chikli said the deportation was recommended due to alleged support for Hamas.
- Froussard had the required travel authorization and applied for a press visa to work in the West Bank.
- RFI condemned the expulsion as a restriction on press freedom and said no official reason was given.
- The French journalist association also criticized the ban and noted increased restrictions on reporters in the region.
- The deportation occurred shortly after France banned entry of Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
- Smotrich is accused by France of supporting the annexation of the West Bank, a territory occupied by Israel since 1967.
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