Israel has banned Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the candidate nominated by the left-wing La France Insoumise (France Unbowed) party for the 2027 presidential election, and Mathilde Panot, head of the party's parliamentary group, from entering the country, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said, APA reports.
He justified the decision by citing the party's policies towards Israel, controversial statements by its leaders, and Mélenchon's call to send French ships to escort illegal flotillas to Gaza.
Sa'ar stated that Israel would respond decisively to anyone seeking to harm it and would not allow individuals who act against the country or engage in provocations to enter its territory.
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