Violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers against Palestinians has increased considerably since October 7, 2023. This rise is part of the worsening of the conflict in the occupied West Bank.
An Israeli settler leader was denied entry to French territory upon arrival. During passport control, he was set aside and questioned before the ban was notified to him, according to a statement.
This text specifies neither the date of the events nor the airport where they occurred. The identity of the person concerned is not further detailed in the information made public.
The episode comes amid growing tensions between Israel and several European countries, particularly over settlement activity in the occupied West Bank. It has angered the Israeli government.
This text, still at the committee stage, is part of the French political debate on economic ties with the settlements. It is not presented, in the available information, as the legal basis for the refusal of entry.
The date, the location and the precise grounds for the entry ban remain unspecified. Israel said it would seek explanations from the French government before deciding on the next steps.