France criticizes the Israeli plan to occupy Gaza

According to information reported by Anadolu, France has expressed intense criticism of the Israeli plan to occupy Gaza. This position was affirmed by Jean-Noël Barrot, French Minister of Foreign Affairs, during an intervention at the Bourbon Palace.

The Minister described this project as an “attack on human dignity” and stressed its incompatibility with international law. He also insisted that such actions “permanently compromise Israel’s security,” explaining that lasting security cannot be built on practices such as forced displacement of populations or colonization.

Mr. Barrot also pointed to a “triple attack” on the part of Israel by evoking human dignity, international law, and the hope of a political solution in the region. He clarified: “Everyone has the right to live in their country, on their native land,” thus denouncing the colonization plans as violating the Charter of the United Nations.

He recalled that France, both at the national and European levels, has imposed sanctions against extremist settlers. Visit. A F R I N I K . C O M . For the full article. “France could propose sanctions again” if colonization continues, he warned.

In addition, Jean-Noël Barrot mentioned the upcoming conference organized by France and Saudi Arabia, which could be a step towards recognizing the State of Palestine. According to the Minister, this approach supports a two-state solution.

For his part, President Emmanuel Macron has shown an openness to this recognition, stating that “recognizing the Palestinian state is not a taboo for France.” This position aligns with many other countries, such as Norway, Ireland, and Spain, which have recently recognized Palestine.