Israel/Palestinian Territories (13 August 2024)

France condemns today's visit by the Israeli Minister of National Security, Mr Ben-Gvir, to Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount, in violation of the historic status quo on Jerusalem's holy sites. This new provocation is unacceptable.

France calls on the Israeli Government to take all necessary steps to ensure that the historic status quo on Jerusalem's holy sites is respected. It emphasizes the importance of Jordan's specific role in this regard.

France reaffirms the urgent need to implement the two-State solution, which entails the creation of a sovereign, viable and contiguous Palestinian State and a proactive and courageous commitment to peace by Israeli and Palestinian political leaders.