Israel bans French politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon from entering the country
Israel has banned French far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Mathilde Panot from entering the country. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs cited incitement and accused Mélenchon of calling for French ships to escort illegal flotillas to Gaza. Mélenchon expressed regret over the government's actions and noted he is being denied entry to a country he does not wish to visit.
- Israel prohibits the entry of French presidential candidate Mélenchon.
- The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Mélenchon of calling for French ships to escort illegal flotillas to Gaza.
- The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated Israel will not allow individuals acting against its interests to enter.
- The current Israeli government rejects a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Outlets: 20 Minutes, ABC Color, Aktuálně.cz, Deutschlandfunk, Euronews (FR), Haaretz, L'Obs - A la une, La Libre Belgique, Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde, Libération, Middle East Eye, Novinky.cz, ORF News (Austria), RTBF Info, Seznam Zprávy, The New Arab, Times of Israel, france24.com
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