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Entry visas for 27 members of the French parliament and local officials were canceled just days before their scheduled visit to Palestinian Authority-controlled areas. The decision was announced overnight (between Sunday and Monday) by Israel\u2019s Interior Ministry. The ministry explained that the move was made in accordance with Israeli law, which permits denying entry to individuals who may act against the State of Israel.<\/p>\n

The French delegation included representatives from left-wing parties, among them members of parliament, senators, and mayors. They had planned a five-day visit to the region, coordinated with the French Consulate in Jerusalem. According to the delegation, the purpose of the trip was \u201cto strengthen international cooperation and the culture of peace.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The view from the Eiffel Tower in Paris | Photo: Yonatan Sindel\/Flash90<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cA Huge Prize for Terror\u201d<\/strong>
\nDelegation members expressed disappointment at the decision. \u201cThis is an unprecedented act of collective punishment,\u201d they said. In a statement they released, they wrote: \u201cThis is the first time the Israeli authorities have revoked our visas two days before departure\u2014visas that had been approved a month ago.\u201d They said they had appealed to French President Emmanuel Macron for intervention.<\/p>\n

The Population and Immigration Authority told Israel Hayom<\/em> that \u201cit was decided to deny their entry under Section 40 of the Entry into Israel Law (activity against the state), after the reason for their planned visit became clear.\u201d<\/p>\n

The decision comes amid diplomatic tension with France, following President Macron\u2019s recent declaration that he intends to recognize a Palestinian state\u2014possibly as early as an international conference in June. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the potential move. In a conversation with Macron, he said such recognition would be \u201ca huge prize for terror.\u201d<\/p>\n

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French President Emmanuel Macron | Photo: OREN BEN HAKOON\/POOL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Not an Isolated Case<\/strong>
\nThis is not the first time Israel has barred entry to foreign elected officials over their political stances. Earlier this month, two British parliamentarians were denied entry. In February, members of the European Parliament were also refused. In each case, the decision was explained as being based on concerns over potential threats to national security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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