The French Embassy in Israel tweeted Tuesday that France is set to stop trade with Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria, which it referred to as 'settlements in Palestine'. The announcement adds to growing diplomatic friction between Paris and Jerusalem over the status of the region.
The French Embassy's statement, posted on X, says Paris will cease commercial ties with Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria. It did not specify a timeline or scope of the measures.
The announcement is the latest in a series of diplomatic moves by France targeting Israeli presence in the region. In June, The Zioneer reported that France was coordinating with several countries to advance sanctions against Israeli residents in Judea and Samaria over allegations of violence. More recently, outgoing French Ambassador Frédéric Journès described relations with Israel as 'couldn't be worse' while confirming that Paris had blocked six arms flights to Israel.
France has also taken a leading role in international initiatives and statements regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, often drawing criticism from Jerusalem. The current statement appears to signal a further hardening of France's position on settlements.
3 developments
- Strong12 countries announce bans on trade with Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria
- ConfirmedUK announces import ban on Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, says France and Canada to follow
- StrongReport: France and Canada may join UK in trade sanctions on Judea and Samaria communities
- StrongIreland's parliament passed bill banning imports from Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria
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