Requested Exponentsiation of French Nationals in Israel: Legal Representatives Petition for Their Relieving Departure from Israel Through Jordan
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In the latest development, lawyers for two French activists aboard the "Freedom Flotilla," Pascal Maurieras and Yanis Mhamdi, have petitioned Israeli authorities for a special case—expulsion to France via Jordan. This request comes days after their boat, carrying aid for Gaza, was intercepted by Israeli forces.
Previously, fellow activist, Marco Van Rennes—a Dutch national—was among six activists to be moved to Ben Gurion Airport, with the intent of expulsion. However, their departure was delayed due to tensions between Israel and Iran, leaving Israel's Ben Gurion Airport indefinitely shut.
The trio—Pascal, Yanis, and Marco—were initially due for deportation on separate dates, beginning June 13 for Marco. Sadly, their continued detention is deemed illegal by their legal counsel, as it allegedly violates international law.
Initially, the boat—sailing with a total of twelve pro-Palestinian activists, including Rima Hassan, a Member of the European Parliament from La France insoumise—was heading to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza last Monday.
According to the latest reports, all three activists remain in custody, but the exact locations have not been disclosed. Israeli authorities have made it clear that all foreign activists will be deported, though the exact expulsion routes have not been specified. Furthermore, no evidence suggests that any activists have requested or been granted expulsion to France via Jordan.
The French government has inserted itself into the situation, with Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirming the activists' upcoming expulsion and praising the consular efforts. The Israeli Foreign Ministry and rights organizations have echoed this, assuring that no activists will remain in Israeli custody once the deportation process is complete.
- The French government is actively involved in the case of the French activists, Pascal Maurieras and Yanis Mhamdi, as Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has confirmed their upcoming expulsion and expressed praise for the consular efforts.
- In the realm of general news and politics, reports suggest that Israeli authorities have suggested expelling French activists, Pascal and Yanis, to France via Jordan, similar to the request made for Marco Van Rennes, but no confirmation has been made regarding this specific expulsion route.
