French Foreign Minister Condemns 'Unprecedented' Settler Violence in West Bank
Barrot said denying Palestinians the ability to choose their own leaders is 'a pure scandal,' according to Anadolu Agency.
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French Foreign Minister Barrot has condemned what he described as "unprecedented" violence carried out by "extremist settlers" in the West Bank, according to Anadolu Agency.
Barrot said that depriving the Palestinian people of "the most basic dignity of being able to choose their leaders" amounts to "a pure scandal."
Context of the remarks
The comments add France's voice to international criticism of settler violence in the West Bank and of restrictions that have limited Palestinian political self-determination. The report does not specify the particular incidents or context that prompted Barrot's remarks.
No further details on potential French policy responses or diplomatic actions were included in the material reviewed for this article.
Sources
- French foreign minister decries 'unprecedented' violence by 'extremist settlers' in West Bank — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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