As of this day, Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from accessing French territory.
This decision follows his unacceptable actions toward French and European citizens aboard the Global Smud flotilla.
We disapprove of this flotilla’s approach, which produces no useful effect and burdens diplomatic and consular services, whose professionalism and dedication I salute.
But we cannot tolerate French nationals being threatened, intimidated, or brutalized in this way, especially by a public official.
I note that these actions have been condemned by a large number of Israeli government and political figures.
They follow a long list of shocking statements and actions, incitements to hatred and violence against Palestinians.
Like my Italian colleague, I call on the European Union to also impose sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir.
: Jean-Noël Barrot
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France