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Several titles in the American and Israeli press assert that the French position is the result of a “diplomatic bargain” concluded with Israel as part of the negotiations to end the war in Lebanon. The Quai d'Orsay denies and certifies that the files are distinct.
Has France swapped Benyamin Netanyahu's immunity for the assurance of being included in the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon? Thursday, November 21, after the announcement of arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and the commander of the armed wing of Hamas Mohammed Deif, for war crimes and crimes against humanity, French diplomacy had announced “its continued support for the action of the ICC”. If Paris had been careful not to respond clearly to the question of an arrest of the Israeli leader in the event of his coming to France, the position had annoyed the Jewish state. A week later, a significant nuance slipped into the Paris speech, helping to ease tensions.
Wednesday November 27, the day after New Year
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