News - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/israel-palestinian-territories/news/?xtor=RSS-1 en Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480411 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 Israel/Palestinian Territories - Q&A - Extract from the press briefing (26 Mar. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/israel-palestinian-territories/news/2024/article/israel-palestinian-territories-q-a-extract-from-the-press-briefing-26-mar-2024?xtor=RSS-1 Q: What is France's response to the report presented by the UN special rapporteur on the Palestinian territories in which she finds “reasonable grounds” for believing that Isarel has committed several “acts of genocide”? A: With regard to the characterization of genocide, I refer you to our previous statements. The matter is before the International Court of Justice. Our demands regarding the respect of international humanitarian law are well known. President Macron reminded Israeli Prime (…) 2024-03-26 15:41:42 65535_278150 Israel/Palestinian Territories – Settlements (26 Mar. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/israel-palestinian-territories/news/2024/article/israel-palestinian-territories-settlements-26-mar-2024?xtor=RSS-1 France strongly condemns the announcement by the Israeli authorities that they have seized nearly 2,000 acres of land in the Occupied West Bank. This is Israel's largest land seizure in the Palestinian Territories since the Oslo accords. We also condemn the ongoing settler violence against Palestinian populations in the West Bank. The pursuit of the settlement policy constitutes a serious violation of international law – specifically UN Security Council Resolution 2334 and the Fourth (…) 2024-03-26 15:25:30 65535_278148 Telephone conversation between President Emmanuel Macron and Benyamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of the State of Israel (24 Mar. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/israel-palestinian-territories/news/2024/article/telephone-conversation-between-president-emmanuel-macron-and-benyamin-netanyahu?xtor=RSS-1 The President of the French Republic held a telephone call with the Prime Minister of the State of Israel, Mr Benjamin Netanyahu, on Sunday, 24 March 2024. The President reaffirmed his solidarity with the Israeli people following the terrorist attacks on 7 October 2023 and France's commitment to Israel's security. He underlined that the release of all hostages remains an absolute priority for France and mentioned the three French hostages who are still in captivity. The President reiterated (…) 2024-03-25 12:26:43 65535_278122 Palestinian Territories – Dr. Mohammad Mustafa appointed Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority (14 Mar. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/israel-palestinian-territories/news/2024/article/palestinian-territories-dr-mohammad-mustafa-appointed-prime-minister-of-the?xtor=RSS-1 France welcomes the appointment of Dr. Mohammad Mustafa as Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority and offers him our best wishes for success. We urge the formation of a new Palestinian cabinet as soon as possible. We intend to work closely with it on instituting the reforms that will make it possible to meet the many urgent challenges that exist throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territories and particularly Gaza. As the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs said during his visit (…) 2024-03-15 15:44:54 65535_278034 Israel / Palestinian Territories – France condemns the Israeli authorities' decision to approve plans for nearly 3,500 housing units (8 Mar. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/israel-palestinian-territories/news/2024/article/israel-palestinian-territories-france-condemns-the-israeli-authorities-decision?xtor=RSS-1 France strongly condemns the Israeli authorities' recent decision to approve plans for nearly 3,500 new housing units in West Bank settlements. We call on the Israeli government to immediately reverse this decision, which is unacceptable, illegal, and irresponsible given the extremely high tensions that already exist on the West Bank and the approach of sensitive religious holidays. The Israeli settlement of the Palestinian Territories, which has led to evictions and the demolition of (…) 2024-03-08 17:33:01 65535_277968 Israel/Palestinian Territories – Fatal incidents as humanitarian aid was being distributed in Gaza (29 Feb. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/israel-palestinian-territories/news/2024/article/israel-palestinian-territories-fatal-incidents-as-humanitarian-aid-was-being?xtor=RSS-1 France expresses its very deep shock over the reports of a very significant number of Palestinian civilian deaths as humanitarian aid was being distributed in Gaza. The shots by Israeli soldiers against civilians trying to gain access to food supplies are unjustifiable. We expect full light to be shed on the actions mentioned, which are extremely serious. In any event, it is Israel's responsibility to abide by the rules of international law and protect the distribution of humanitarian aid (…) 2024-03-01 12:05:51 65535_277892 Israel/Palestinian Territories (27. 02. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/israel-palestinian-territories/news/2024/article/israel-palestinian-territories-27-02-2024?xtor=RSS-1 France strongly denounces the unacceptable remarks by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calling for the approval of plans to build 3,300 new housing units in several West Bank settlements. France reiterates its condemnation of the settlement policy, which is illegal under international law, and once again calls on the Israeli authorities to refrain from any new project to create or expand settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. As France emphasized during its oral (…) 2024-02-27 16:59:05 65535_277868 Palestinian Territories – France and Jordan move ahead with another joint airdrop of humanitarian aid for Gaza (26 Feb. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/israel-palestinian-territories/news/2024/article/palestinian-territories-france-and-jordan-move-ahead-with-another-joint-airdrop?xtor=RSS-1 Working with other international partners, France and Jordan are stepping up their joint effort to provide critical humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza, where the humanitarian situation is absolutely urgent. A C-130 transport plane belonging to the French Air Force teamed up with three Royal Jordanian Air Force planes to airdrop humanitarian supplies into Gaza on February 26. This operation follows an initial joint airdrop on January 4. The French aircraft were carrying 2.2 tons (…) 2024-02-26 22:28:17 65535_277849 Israel/Palestinian Territories - Q&A - Extract from the press briefing (23.02.24) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/israel-palestinian-territories/news/2024/article/israel-palestinian-territories-q-a-extract-from-the-press-briefing-23-02-24?xtor=RSS-1 Q : Could you please confirm whether discussions are being held this weekend in Paris on a possible ceasefire in Gaza and on the hostages? Would it be correct to say that these negotiations include delegations from Israel, Hamas, Qatar, the head of the CIA and other participants ? R : We have no details for you about this meeting. 2024-02-23 16:41:48 65535_277825 Telephone conversation between the President of the French Republic and Benyamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of the State of Israel (Élysée Palace, 14 Feb. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/israel-palestinian-territories/news/2024/article/telephone-conversation-between-the-president-of-the-french-republic-and?xtor=RSS-1 The President of the French Republic held a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of the State of Israel, Mr Benjamin Netanyahu, on Wednesday, 14 February 2024. The President reiterated France's commitment to the security of Israel and his solidarity with the people of Israel following the terrorist attack on 7 October. The two leaders discussed the situation in Gaza. The President emphasized that the release of all hostages, including the three French hostages, is an absolute (…) 2024-02-15 18:47:39 65535_277743