Israel/Palestinian Territories - Q&A from the press briefing (7 December 2020)

Q : Is it likely that the death of a young Palestinian during a demonstration in the village of al-Mughayyir, near Ramallah, against Israel’s settlement policy will heighten tensions between Israelis and Palestinians?

R : France deplores the death of a young Palestinian teenager, Ali Abu Alia, on December 4, after he was shot by Israeli military forces during a demonstration in the village of al-Mughayyir, near Ramallah.

France calls on the Israeli authorities to thoroughly investigate this case and reminds them of the duty to protect civilians, especially minors.