France warns Israel over consulate's fate in Jerusalem
After Israel Hayom reveals FM has endorsed a plan to shut down diplomatic mission in Jerusalem, Paris says such move, if followed through, would "provoke a strong reaction."
On Sunday, Israel Hayom exclusively revealed that Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar advised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to shut down the French consulate in Jerusalem due to France's recent moves toward unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state. The cabinet is expected to make a formal decision soon, following discussions during its recent meeting.
Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli stated during the cabinet meeting that French President Emmanuel Macron's actions "severely harmed the hostages and the State of Israel." He further argued that "drastic measures are required against France, starting with nationalizing its assets in Jerusalem, particularly the consulate's closure." Sa'ar confirmed that this option is under serious consideration and noted he had provided a detailed recommendation to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to follow through.
On July 25, Macron announced on X that France would recognize a Palestinian state, with the decision to be formalized at the United Nations General Assembly in September. "Faithful to its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognize the State of Palestine," Emmanuel Macron said, attaching the letter sent to Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas. Although France's declaration lacks immediate practical impact, it is likely to encourage further international recognition of a Palestinian state by other nations and organizations.
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Those gutless frog bastards will be singing a different tune when they are overtaken by demographics and their new Muslim majority makes France an Islamic state with Sharia law. The Muslims there have NO interest in assimilating and have demonstrated that very plainly.
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