Prominent Israeli settler denied entry into France
Summary
France barred Yossi Dagan, a leader of an organization representing Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, from entering the country. France said his role in settlement policy led to the ban, while Israel condemned the decision and said it would seek an explanation.Key Facts
- French authorities questioned Dagan at passport control at a Paris airport before telling him he could not enter France.
- Dagan is a member of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party.
- France said settlement construction violates international law and undermines a two-state solution.
- Israel’s Foreign Ministry called the measures politically and ideologically motivated and said Israel would consider its next steps.
- France and 11 other countries announced plans in September to restrict trade with settlements in Palestinian territory.
- A French parliamentary committee approved a bill to ban imports of settlement goods and services that contribute to settlement construction; further discussion is scheduled for November 19.
- Peace Now, an Israeli anti-settlement group, says at least 148 settlements are in the occupied West Bank and 15 are in occupied East Jerusalem, with about 750,000 Israelis living in them.
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