Paris:French authorities have prohibited Yossi Dagan, the head of the settlements council in the northern West Bank, from entering France. The ban was enacted during Dagan's visit to Paris, where he was detained upon arrival at the airport and informed of the decision.
According to Maan News Agency, Dagan was surprised to be detained and interrogated by French immigration authorities. During the investigation, French officials presented documents alleging his involvement in the expansion and establishment of settlements in the occupied West Bank and efforts to promote a return to former Gaza Strip settlements.
Following the ban, Dagan traveled to Prague to continue his tour and meet with officials. The media has described this action as unprecedented, highlighting it as part of a broader trend of sanctions by France and other EU countries against individuals linked to settlement activities.