French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot condemned the Israeli police's entrance into the Eleona site, stating that their actions were unacceptable and threatened diplomatic ties.
Barrot affirmed that the Eleona sanctuary, a site under French control for over 150 years, must have its integrity respected to ensure peace in the region.
The incident escalated tensions as Barrot declared that Israeli security forces acted without prior French authorization, which he deemed a serious violation.
Witness accounts reported that two French gendarmes were briefly arrested by Israeli police, an event that has reignited disputes over the management of French-held holy sites.
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