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France bans far‑right Israeli minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir

newsMay 23, 2026171,258

France barred Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering French territory. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Ben-Gvir's conduct threatened and intimidated French nationals and activists after Ben-Gvir shared video showing detained Gaza-bound flotilla participants bound, shoved, and taunted at Ashdod Port. The ban signals a tougher French stance on protecting its citizens and risks heightening diplomatic friction between France and Israel over handling of activists and aid to Gaza.

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