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POLITICS2d agoFrance urges Palestinians to reverse decision on delayed electionsFrance on Sunday called on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to reverse a decision to postpone legislative elections, originally set for 28 November. Abbas said on Saturday that due to "Israeli obstacles", the vote would be held in September next year, alongside a presidential poll.RFI [en]
POLITICS6d agoFrance rejects 'poison' of antisemitism, foreign minister says in IsraelForeign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, speaking at a commemoration in Israel marking the third anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attack, said France 'rejects antisemitism' and continues to seek 'peace between Israelis and Palestinians.'Le Monde [en]
POLITICS6d agoFrance summons Iranian ambassador over 'disinformation campaign' on school protestsFrance said the Iranian authorities' comments on high school protests currently rocking France were 'absolutely unacceptable,' after Iran, which repressed a protest movement in January, accused France of 'human rights violations.'Le Monde [en]
POLITICS6d agoFrance summons Iranian ambassador over 'disinformation' on student protestsThe French foreign ministry on Wednesday summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest against a "disinformation campaign conducted by the Iranian authorities" over the student protests that have rocked France. The move came a day after Tehran summoned the French ambassador over the treatment of protesters in France.France 24 [en]
POLITICS6d agoIsrael's ambassador Zarka: France has a serious antisemitism problemThe world is marking the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas — a day that shocked Israel to its core and reverberated across the region and beyond. Meanwhile, the war against Hamas in Gaza continues to produce a human catastrophe, with tens of thousands dead and no path to peace.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 2France and Turkey block NATO drive to deepen ties with Caucasus countries – POLITICOFrance and Turkey have reportedly blocked NATO's efforts to enhance ties with countries in the Caucasus region. This move signifies a divergence in foreign policy within the alliance regarding regional engagement.politico.eu · United States
POLITICSSep 23Canada pledges aid for Palestine as UK and France demand action at UNGAFrance's Macron says suffering in Gaza should 'shame all of us' as Canada's Carney pledges $71m for two-state efforts.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 21Closure of French language centre in Tehran prompts row between France and IranTop level diplomatic discussions were underway on Monday between France and Iran after Iranian authorities shut a French-language centre affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran.RFI [en]
POLITICSSep 21Iran closes language center in Tehran, France vows responseIn response to the Iranian authorities' decision to close a French language center affiliated with its embassy in Tehran, France vowed to take appropriate measures.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 20France to summon Iran envoy after language centre closure in TehranIran accuses the French language centre of conducting 'illegal acts that violated diplomatic conventions'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 15France receives Lebanon's President Aoun in Paris, a sign it still aims to play a role in Lebanese affairsPresidents Emmanuel Macron and Joseph Aoun are set to meet on Thursday, amid an international summit on support for the Lebanese Armed Forces. The initiative shows Paris's determination not to be sidelined, especially as the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement reached under US auspices struggles to deliver results.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 1012 countries including France , united kingdom say to sanction trade from Israeli settlementsA group of 12 nations, including France and the United Kingdom, has declared intentions to sanction trade originating from Israeli settlements. This signifies a coordinated international political and economic measure.naharnet.com · Syria
POLITICSSep 9Britain, France, others to impose sanctions on Israel over West Bank settlements; Israel reactsPremium Times
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 9Israel to take action against France , orders British consulate closurejpost.com · Israel
POLITICSSep 9UK, France, Canada to sanction Israeli West Bank settlements; we won’t – USBritain, France and Canada have said they will ban imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with a UK minister accusing Israel of "ethnic cleansing" The post UK, France, Canada to sanction Israeli West Bank settlements; we won’t – US appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 9Canada , France and united kingdom move to ban settlement imports in a bid to stop Israel two - state solution | IndiabloomsCanada, France, and the UK are reportedly moving to ban settlement imports to encourage a two-state solution for Israel. This represents a coordinated international effort to exert economic pressure on a geopolitical issue.indiablooms.com · India
POLITICSSep 8UK, France, ⁠Canada sanction Israeli West Bank goodsIsrael said on Tuesday it was closing Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem in response to plans by the UK, France and Canada to block imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Julie Norman, Associate Fellow with the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House and Director of UCL’s Israel-Palestine Initiative.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 8UK , France , Canada say sanctions turning point in approach to protecting 2 - state solutionThe UK, France, and Canada view sanctions as a significant shift in their strategy to safeguard the two-state solution. This concerns international diplomacy and policy regarding a major geopolitical issue.aa.com.tr · Turkey
POLITICSSep 8UK, France, Canada to ban imports from Israeli settlementsFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 8France joins ban on products from Israeli settlements in West BankFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 8🔴 France, UK to join 10 other countries in banning goods from Israeli West Bank settlementsFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 25Saudi Arabia , France back Palestinian state , call for Israel withdrawal from LebanonSaudi Arabia and France have jointly expressed support for a Palestinian state and called for an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. These statements reflect their diplomatic positions on the ongoing Middle East situation.tribune.com.pk · Pakistan
POLITICSAug 24With 'rare' Paris talks, France hopes to cash in on Saudi investment programmeSaudi's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is in Paris to meet France's President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders are to hold talks on a variety of topics, but first and foremost about the situation in the Middle East. For France, this is a chance to benefit from Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 investment plan. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali is at the Elysée Palace and tells us more.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 24France and Saudi Arabia hold talks ranging from Middle East to esportsMohammed bin Salman has arrived in Paris for a two-day official visit with French President Emmanuel Macron. Talks are expected to include the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as new energy routes to bypass the Strait. The two made an appearance at the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup, held for the first time outside of Saudi Arabia but largely funded by Riyadh.France 24 [en]