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Little Tich

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8. France: Israel's Suspension of Palestinians' Entry Permits Could Escalate Violence
Fri Jun 10, 2016, 10:49 PM
Jun 2016

Source: Times of Israel

French foreign minister reiterates France's condemnation of the Tel Aviv terror attack, but was critical of Israel's response.

AP - France's foreign minister warned Friday that Israel's ban on Palestinians entering its territory following the "abominable" attack on a popular cafe in Tel Aviv could escalate violence instead of focus attention on the need to pursue peace.

Jean-Marc Ayrault reiterated France's condemnation of the attack, which killed four civilians, but was critical of Israel's response.

Israel imposed travel restrictions Thursday on Palestinians and sent hundreds of additional troops into the West Bank. On Friday, the military announced it was closing the West Bank until the end of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot on Sunday due to security concerns, except for "humanitarian and medical" cases and for Palestinians to worship at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem.

"The decision by the Israeli authorities today to revoke tens of thousands of entry permits could stoke tensions which could lead to a risk of escalation," Ayrault told a small group of reporters. "We must be careful about anything that could stoke tensions."


Read more: http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/1.724363

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