Paris has vowed to pursue a two-state 'solution' regardless of the results of the Israeli elections French Foreign Minister, Jean-Noel Barro, announced today that Paris will advance its push for a two-state "solution", regardless of the final result of the parliamentary elections in Israel. In a conversation with "France 2" television when the vote counting remained deadlocked, Barot emphasized that the diplomatic pressure and regional goals will remain unchanged. "Our course will not change; our position remains unchanged," whether the outgoing right-wing coalition Binyamin Netanyahu retains power or whether the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot emerges victorious. Relations between Paris and Tel Aviv have deteriorated sharply in the past year, significantly strained following French President Emmanuel Macron's official recognition of a Palestinian state and subsequent steps to sever trade ties with illegal Israeli settlements throughout the West Bank. Barot reaffirmed the long-term diplomatic baseline of the French governments, stressing that European policy is focused on achieving comprehensive stability in the region. "What we want is security for Israel, but also the chance for two countries to live side by side - recognized, respected in their rights and in peace," he said.

Paris has vowed to pursue a two-state 'solution' regardless of the results of the Israeli elections French Foreign Minister, Jean-Noel Barro, announced today that Paris will advance its push for a two-state "solution", regardless of the final result of the parliamentary elections in Israel. In a conversation with "France 2" television when the vote counting remained deadlocked, Barot emphasized that the diplomatic pressure and regional goals will remain unchanged. "Our course will not change; our position remains unchanged," whether the outgoing right-wing coalition Binyamin Netanyahu retains power or whether the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot emerges victorious. Relations between Paris and Tel Aviv have deteriorated sharply in the past year, significantly strained following French President Emmanuel Macron's official recognition of a Palestinian state and subsequent steps to sever trade ties with illegal Israeli settlements throughout the West Bank. Barot reaffirmed the long-term diplomatic baseline of the French governments, stressing that European policy is focused on achieving comprehensive stability in the region. "What we want is security for Israel, but also the chance for two countries to live side by side - recognized, respected in their rights and in peace," he said.