The Latest Breaking News from JeanNoël Barrot

French minister cancels holy site visit after Israeli police arrest gendarmes

France summons Israeli ambassador over incident at Eleona domain in Jerusalem which is under French control

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2024

Middle East crisis live: Israeli airstrike kills 12 in Gaza City school; Ireland joins genocide case against Israel – as it happened

12 Palestinians killed in attack on al-Shati refugee camp; Irish foreign minister says country will join South Africa’s case in the international court of justice

The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2024

France’s top diplomat returns to Israel amid calls for ceasefire, humanitarian law in Gaza

France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot is due in Israel and the Palestinian Territories seeking to press Israel to engage diplomatically to end the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon after the US presidential election is over.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 5, 2024

France vows support for Ukraine's plan to end Russian invasion

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has pledged his support for Ukraine’s plan for ending the 2 1/2-year war with Russia He told reporters in Kyiv on Saturday that he will work with Ukrainian officials to secure other nations’ backing for the proposal

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2024

France pays tribute to 7 October attack victims, families

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday paid tributes to the victims of the Hamas 7 October attack on Israel, on the first anniversary of an event that shook the Middle East. A ceremony will be held on Monday evening, hosted by the Crif Jewish organisation in the presence of several…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 7, 2024

Countries around the world commemorate the anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel

Vigils, commemorations and acts of remembrance are being held across the world to mark a year since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel as leaders call for an end to antisemitism and the release of Israeli hostages

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024

French navy deploys near Lebanon as Israel launches ground raids on Hezbollah

A French navy ship departed from southeastern France on Monday, heading toward the Lebanese coast as a precautionary measure to potentially evacuate French citizens. This as Israeli ground forces crossed into southern Lebanon on Tuesday to carry out "targeted raids" against Hezbollah positions.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 1, 2024

Israel has begun ground attacks on Hezbollah inside Lebanon, says US

Israel tells US state department it is targeting infrastructure just inside Lebanon, while Beirutis are urged to evacuate

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2024

Foreign minister visits Lebanon as second French citizen confirmed dead

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot arrived in Lebanon Sunday night for talks with authorities and to bring humanitarian aid, after earlier calling for an “immediate” end to Israeli air strikes. As he arrived, the foreign ministry announced that a second French person had been killed in Lebanon.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 30, 2024

🔴 Live: Israel says it has secured $8.7 billion in US military aid

Israel on Thursday said it had secured $8.7 billion in military aid from the United States to support its military efforts. The package comes as Israel fights an ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza and continues to strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments in…

France 24 · Sep 25, 2024