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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.

By Monexus Staff Writer·europe·1-minute read·9 Jun 2026·Live on the wire ↗

Paris has barred Bezalel Smotrich from French territory, citing his advocacy for West Bank annexation and Gaza recolonization. x.com / Photography

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)