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French Gendarmes Detained in Jerusalem
A diplomatic incident arose in Jerusalem when Israeli police detained French gendarmes guarding a French-custodian site, causing tension between France and Israel.
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PoliticsInternational RelationsMiddle EastIsraelFranceConflictDiplomacyArrest
French Consulate In JerusalemIsraeli PoliceAgence France-Presse
Jean-Noël BarrotIsrael KatzRon DermerBenjamin Netanyahu
- What was the ultimate outcome of the incident?
- The Israeli police chief justified the arrests by claiming the gendarmes had interfered with police duties, though this was disputed by the French.
- Where did the incident involving French gendarmes take place?
- The incident occurred when Israeli police entered the Eleona estate without authorization, leading to a confrontation and the arrest of two French gendarmes who were providing security.
- What prompted the diplomatic incident between France and Israel?
- French gendarmes were detained by Israeli police at the Eleona estate in Jerusalem, a site under French custodianship, causing a diplomatic incident during a visit by the French foreign minister.
- What was the French foreign minister's reaction to the incident?
- The French foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, expressed strong disapproval of the actions, stating that they were unacceptable and could damage Franco-Israeli relations.
- What justification did the Israeli police offer for their actions?
- The detained gendarmes were released after the intervention of the French foreign minister, but the incident highlighted the complex and sometimes tense relationship between France and Israel.