Gaza children among more than 30 killed as Israel ramps up bombardment
Key Takeaways
- Mathilde Panot (LFI) demanded the expulsion of Israel's ambassador to France, Joshua Zarka.
- The demand follows Israel's attack and seizure of boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla.
- Panot stated that Israel illegally hijacked the flotilla's mission to deliver aid to Gaza.
- She called for the complete severance of French diplomatic relations with Israel.
- Panot praised Colombian President Gustavo Petro's decision to expel Israeli diplomats.
Mathilde Panot, the deputy leader of the French political party France Unbowed (LFI), has formally requested that French President Emmanuel Macron expel Israelās ambassador to Paris, Joshua Zarka. This strong demand follows the Israeli army's recent attacks on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was attempting to breach the blockade and deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Panot asserted on French RTL radio that it is unacceptable for a representative of a state that illegally interfered with a legitimate mission to remain in France. Furthermore, she advocated for the complete severing of diplomatic relations between France and Israel. Panot also voiced her support for Colombian President Gustavo Petro's recent decision to expel Israeli diplomats from Colombia. The incident involved the Israeli army attacking the flotilla on October 1, seizing numerous vessels and detaining hundreds of passengers.
