France calls Israel’s entry ban on left-wing leader ‘demagogic’

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France calls Israel’s entry ban on left-wing leader ‘demagogic’ French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot condemned Israel’s decision to bar left-wing officials, including Jean-Luc…

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot condemned Israel’s decision to bar left-wing officials, including Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of the La France Insoumise party, from entering the country in a post on X on Thursday.

"This demagogic decision, coming from a government that has repeatedly violated international law, plays into the hands of those who, like La France Insoumise, make a living out of exploiting the Israeli-Palestinian conflict," Barrot wrote.

"France will continue tirelessly to work toward a two-state solution and peaceful coexistence between the Israeli and Palestinian peoples."

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