France slams Israel’s ‘demagogic’ ban on left-wing leader Melenchon
Summary
France condemned Israel’s decision to bar French opposition leaders Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Mathilde Panot from entering the country. Israel cited the leaders’ statements and their party’s stance toward Israel, while France said it would continue to support a two-state solution.Key Facts
- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called Israel’s decision “demagogic.”
- Israel barred Mélenchon, leader of La France Insoumise, and Mathilde Panot, chair of the party’s parliamentary group.
- Israel said the party had an extreme anti-Israel stance and accused its leaders of making “blood libel” statements.
- Mélenchon said that if elected president in April 2027, he would order French ships to escort aid flotillas to Gaza.
- Israel said it would prevent people it considers harmful to Israel or inciting against its citizens from entering the country.
- France recently barred Israeli settler leader Yossi Dagan, citing his role in implementing Israel’s settlement policy.
- France also previously barred Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.
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