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Arrest of French embassy staff at Jerusalem holy site further strains ties

French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot after cancelling his planned visit to the Church of the Pater Noster in Jerusalem on 7 November 2024. © AFP

France has accused Israel of harming bilateral ties after Israeli security forces entered a French-administered holy site in Jerusalem, briefly detaining two French diplomats during a visit by Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.

The incident took place on Thursday as Barrot prepared to visit the Church of the Pater Noster on the Mount of Olives – one of four sites under French administration in Jerusalem.

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