Israeli minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory - Reuters
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"As of today, Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from entering French territory."
— Jean-Noël Barrot , Politician
"In the democratic world we do not abuse and gloat over people in custody."
— Radek Sikorski , Politician
"As from today, Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from entering French territory."
— Jean-Noel Barrot , Politician
"We cannot tolerate French nationals being threatened, intimidated, or subjected to violence in this way, especially by a public official."
— Jean-Noel Barrot , Politician
"We’re very concerned by these reports."
— Stephane Dujarric , Activist
"From today, Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from entering French territory after his reprehensible actions towards French and European citizens."
— Jean-Noel Barrot , Politician
"Mr Ben-Gvir’s treatment of the activists was not in line with Israel’s values and norms."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"Desde hoy, Itamar Ben Gvir tiene prohibido entrar en territorio francés."
— Jean-Noël Barrot , Politician
"no podemos tolerar que ciudadanos franceses puedan ser amenazados de esa manera, intimidados o agredidos, menos aún por un responsable público."
— Jean-Noël Barrot , Politician
"consideró que lo que hizo Ben Gvir es contrario a los valores y las normas de Israel."
— Benjamín Netanyahu , Politician
Key People
Ben-Gvir is an Israeli minister known for his right-wing views and activism.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Benjamín Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel.
Itamar Ben Gvir is the Israeli National Security Minister.
Itamar Ben-Gvir is the National Security Minister of Israel.
French foreign minister addressing the US over activist's death.
Jean-Noël Barrot is France's Foreign Minister involved in sanctioning Israeli officials.
Radek Sikorski is the Deputy Prime Minister of Poland.
Sabrina Charik is an activist involved in organizing aid efforts for Gaza.
Stephane Dujarric is a spokesperson for the United Nations.
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France has banned Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from its territory after footage of him taunting abducted flotilla activists earlier in the week triggered international condemnation. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced the ban and called for similar sanctions from the European Union.
France has banned Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his 'unspeakable' behavior toward activists from a flotilla to Gaza who were detained by his police force. The decision follows Ben-Gvir's taunting of detained activists and has drawn international condemnation.
France has decided to ban Israel's far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from access to French territory, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Saturday, adding that the decision reflected growing anger among many governments across the world over the treatment of Gaza flotilla activists.
Francia ha prohibido la entrada a su territorio al ministro israelí de Seguridad Nacional, Itamar Ben Gvir, debido a un polémico vídeo en el que aparece humillando a participantes de la Flotilla de la Paz hacia Gaza, incluidos ciudadanos franceses y europeos. El ministro francés de Exteriores, Jean-Noël Barrot, justificó la decisión afirmando que no se puede tolerar que ciudadanos franceses sean intimidados o agredidos por un funcionario público.
France has officially banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country due to his controversial treatment of European and French citizens detained during the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot described Ben-Gvir’s actions as 'unspeakable' and urged the European Union to impose similar sanctions.
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