France Protests Israeli Police Actions at Historic Site in Jerusalem
The Israeli ambassador to France is set to be summoned on November 12 following a diplomatic incident during French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot’s visit to Jerusalem. Israeli police, described as armed and unauthorized, entered the Eléona, a French-managed pilgrimage site, leading to the brief detention of two French gendarmes. Barrot condemned the actions as ‘unacceptable,’ asserting France’s commitment to peace in the region amid escalating tensions. The French government emphasizes the need for accountability regarding Israeli security presence at the site.