Israel: Jean-Luc Mélenchon banned from entering the country

Israel: Jean-Luc Mélenchon banned from entering the country
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Rome, 12 Nov. (LaPresse) – Israel has announced a ban on entry into its territory for La France Insoumise leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon and the party’s president in the French National Assembly, Mathilde Panot. The reasons cited include their “extremely hostile stance towards Israel”. In a statement, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said that Israel “will respond firmly to those seeking to harm it and will not allow individuals who act against its interests and incite hatred against its citizens to enter its territory”.

Rome, 12 Nov. (LaPresse) – Israel has announced a ban on entry into its territory for La France Insoumise leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon and the party’s president in the French National Assembly, Mathilde Panot. The reasons cited include their “extremely hostile stance towards Israel”. In a statement, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said that Israel “will respond firmly to those seeking to harm it and will not allow individuals who act against its interests and incite hatred against its citizens to enter its territory”.

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