Israel’s government revoked visas for 27 French left-wing lawmakers just two days before their planned visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories. This action followed Israel's refusal of entry to two British Labour party MPs and intensified diplomatic tensions after President Macron's intention to recognize a Palestinian state. The French lawmakers, who labeled the visa cancellation as "collective punishment," demanded clarity on the abrupt decision while asserting it harbored significant implications for diplomatic relations between Israel and France. They were set to strengthen international cooperation and promote peace through their visit.
Seventeen members of the group, from France's Ecologist and Communist parties, said they had been victims of "collective punishment" by Israel and called on Macron to intervene.
For the first time, two days before our departure, the Israeli authorities cancelled our entry visas that had been approved one month ago.
The statement denounced the ban as a "major rupture in diplomatic ties".
Deliberately preventing elected officials and parliamentarians from travelling cannot be without consequences.
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