France, Israel and Gaza
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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Tuesday issued a sharp condemnation of Israel's expanding military operations in the Gaza Strip. "The humanitarian situation in Gaza is disgraceful, it is a scandal that must be ended immediately,
Top diplomat says he hopes to help evacuate some Palestinian reporters as French news agency warns its Gazan partners are in danger of starvation
Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot hoped to be able to evacuate freelancers working with French journalists “in the coming weeks”. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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A protester opposing Israel's involvement in the Tour de France was intercepted by security after attempting to disrupt Stage 11 of the prestigious cycling race in Toulouse.
A man protesting the participation of an Israel-based team in the Tour de France ran onto the course as the leaders raced for the finish line.
When a man began running down the course at the Tour de France in protest of an Israeli team’s participation, a security guard pulled no punches.
Britain, France, Canada and other nations issued a joint statement, saying the war in Gaza “must end now” and Israel must comply with international law.