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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Ana Trenas

France Bans Far-Right Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir in Diplomatic Row Over Abuse of Abducted Flotilla Activists

Itamar Ben-Gvir has been banned from all French territories (Credit: שי קנדלר/PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)

France has banned far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country following outrage over the treatment of pro-Palestinian activists detained aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, in a move that has intensified diplomatic tensions between Paris and Tel Aviv.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced the decision on Friday, saying France would not tolerate French or European citizens being 'threatened or intimidated'. The ban follows the circulation of footage showing detained activists kneeling with their hands restrained after Israeli forces intercepted the flotilla in international waters.

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