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French FM says Gaza takeover would ‘worsen an already catastrophic situation’
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France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot looks on during a joint press briefing with his Ukrainian counterpart in Kharkiv on July 22, 2025. (Ivan SAMOILOV / AFP)
PARIS, France — France strongly condemns the government’s plan to prepare for the full occupation of Gaza, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says.
“Such an operation would worsen an already catastrophic situation, without enabling the release of Hamas’ hostages, or Hamas’ disarmament and surrender,” he says in a statement on X.
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