Israeli far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich promised, Monday, November 11, the annexation in 2025 by Israel of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, saying he saw “an opportunity” in Donald Trump's return to power in the United States. In a press release, the Quai d'Orsay said: condemn » this statement.
« These comments are contrary to international law and go against efforts aimed at de-escalating regional tensions. France recalls its attachment to the implementation of the two-state solution, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security, the only prospect of a just and lasting settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. »advances the text.
Mr. Smotrich was expected in Paris on Wednesday to participate in the “Israel forever” gala, an event in support of Israel organized by several far-right personalities. Finally, the minister's spokesperson said he would not come. Associations, unions and French left-wing parties had called in vain for the cancellation of this gala.
During a speech in Parliament, Mr. Smotrich, Minister of Finance, also responsible for civilian management in the West Bank, affirmed that the “creation of a Palestinian state (…) would endanger the existence of the State of Israel”. “The only way to eliminate this threat (…) is to apply Israeli sovereignty over the settlements of Judea and Samaria”said Mr. Smotrich, using the name that Israelis give to the West Bank, Palestinian territory occupied by Israel since 1967.
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