France, Israel and Jerusalem

Israel-France tensions deepen as Paris says consulate staff briefly detained by police in Jerusalem
In a separate statement, Israel’s Foreign Ministry said an argument arose between Israeli security forces and two French security guards “who refused to identify themselves.” “The two were detained by the police and released immediately after ...
France, Israel at loggerheads after French officials briefly arrested in Jerusalem
France accused Israel on Thursday of harming bilateral ties after Israeli security forces entered a holy site under French administration in Jerusalem and briefly detained two French officials with diplomatic status.
France slams Israel after gendarmes detained in occupied East Jerusalem
France has accused Israel of harming bilateral ties after Israeli forces entered a holy site under French administration in occupied East Jerusalem and briefly detained two gendarmes with diplomatic status.
Israeli Detention of French Diplomats in Jerusalem Draws Diplomatic Rebuke
France accused Israel on Thursday of jeopardizing diplomatic relations after Israeli security forces entered a Jerusalem holy site under French jurisdiction, briefly detaining two French officials with diplomatic immunity.
Israeli police briefly arrest two French officials in 'unacceptable' move, France says
France's foreign minister refused to enter a holy site under French administration in Jerusalem on Thursday due to the presence of Israeli security forces, who briefly arrested two French officials in the latest rift between the two countries.
France condemns a spat between Israeli police and French consulate staff at a Jerusalem church
The French foreign ministry says armed Israeli police forced their way into a French-owned church compound in the contested city of Jerusalem, briefly detaining two consulate members and prompting the top French diplomat to abandon his planned visit
France Condemns Israel’s Arrest of French Staffers in Jerusalem
France condemned the unauthorized entry of Israeli security agents into a French-owned church site in Jerusalem and their arrest of two consulate staffers.
Israeli Police Briefly Arrest Two French Officials in 'Unacceptable' Move, Foreign Minister Barrot Says
Barrot told journalists Israel's action action was "unacceptable", adding that he refused to enter the site in protest over Israeli police presence. His ministry said the Israeli
Two French Gendarmes Detained By Israeli Police In Jerusalem
Israeli police detain two French gendarmes at the Eleona, a religious sanctuary owned by France in Jerusalem, which French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot was meant to visit. The two were released briefly after.
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Paris sticks to France-Israel match at same venue on same day, saying it will not bow to antisemitism
Some have called for the relocation of the France-Israel match. I do not accept this: France does not back down, as this ...
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French foreign minister refuses to enter Paris-administered site in Jerusalem as Israel arrests 2 gendarmes
The arrests were the latest of several controversies surrounding the Eleona sanctuary on the Mount of Olives, which along ...
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French soccer club will not face sanctions after fans unfurl ‘Free Palestine’ banner
(JNS) French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain F.C. (PSG) will not face sanctions after supporters displayed a massive ...