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France bars Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich from entry as EU sanctions debate widens
Paris has barred Bezalel Smotrich from French territory, citing his advocacy for West Bank annexation and Gaza recolonization. Rome has backed the move and is pressing Brussels to follow.

Wire provenance
This editorial synthesis draws on the following public wire/social posts:
- https://t.me/farsna
- https://t.me/thecradlemedia
- https://t.me/TheCradleMedia
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bezalel_Smotrich
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Tajani
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_for_Europe_and_Foreign_Affairs_(France)
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