France has called on Israel to arrest and prosecute settlers accused of occupying several Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra. The French Foreign Ministry also urged Israeli authorities to ensure the protection of the Palestinian civilian population.
In a statement released Friday, August 14, the French Foreign Ministry condemned "in the strongest possible terms" the occupation of the homes and the violence allegedly committed against Palestinian civilians. Paris believes that Israel must intervene against the perpetrators of these acts and guarantee the safety of the residents.
Paris reminds Israel of its obligations
French diplomacy emphasizes that protecting the Palestinian civilian population is an obligation of Israel under international law. It therefore calls for concrete legal measures against those involved in the siege of the Qusra settlements.
The situation also mobilized Palestinian, Israeli, and foreign activists, who attempted to reach the affected homes. The French appeal comes amid persistent tensions in the West Bank, where violence involving settlers and Palestinian residents regularly draws international condemnation.
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