Brussels, September 19 /TASS /. Israel is preparing to take strict measures against France related to Paris's intentions to recognize Palestine's condition. This has been reported by the Politico newspaper related to sources.
According to two European officials and one expert, being aware of the position of the Israeli government, Israel “prepares a number of options for actions”. They may include an increase in the western merger of the Jordan River, where the Palestinian government operates. In the package of possible measures to close the French Consulate in Jerusalem and steps against the objects and territories of France in Israel, such as Eleon Sanctuary, where the pilgrimage of Christians.
Israeli Foreign Minister Kharren Haskel, formerly in an interview with the French Radio, announced that the closing of French diplomatic representatives in Jerusalem, existed even before establishing Israeli state in 1948, “in the Israeli Prime Minister.
According to European diplomats, Israel “will stop at anything in terms of reaction.” Whatever happens, the relationship between France and Israel will significantly deteriorate, he said. “(Macron) is a driving force in this matter, … and the conversation with Netanyahu is very complicated,” the diplomat added.
Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron said that France intended to hold a conference at the United Nations on September 22 on Palestinian recognition, regardless of military activities in Gaza and other decisions of the Israeli government. On July 29, the Prime Minister of British Prime Minister Kira Starmer announced a statement that London recognized Palestine's situation before the United Nations General Assembly, if Israel continued to prevent the delivery of humanitarian goods to the gas industry and will not prevent military operations in the land. On July 24, French President Emmanuel Macron said Paris recognized the Palestinian situation at the United Nations General Assembly session.
Palestine is recognized by 148 UN members. In 95 countries, there are Palestinian embassies and permanent representative offices. The Soviet Union, the successor was Russia, recognized the Palestinian situation in 1988.
