Diplomatic Tensions Rise as Israeli Police Detain French Officials in Jerusalem
TL;DR
French security officials were detained in Jerusalem, escalating a diplomatic spat. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe to become more assertive in global affairs following Donald Trump's election victory, warning that Europe must grow stronger to avoid being overshadowed by more aggressive global powers. Macron's comments come amid concerns about the influence of populist right-wing movements in Europe, which see Trump's presidency as an opportunity to advance their agendas.
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- French security officials detained in diplomatic spat in Jerusalem POLITICO Europe
- Israel-France tensions deepen as Paris says consulate staff briefly detained by police in Jerusalem CNN
- French minister cancels holy site visit after Israeli police arrest gendarmes The Guardian
- Fallout after armed Israeli police detain two French gendarmes in Jerusalem Al Jazeera English
- French FM: Israeli police briefly arrest two French officials in 'unacceptable' move The Jerusalem Post
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