# Israel bars France's Mélenchon over call for French ships to escort Gaza flotillas

- Published: 2026-11-12T19:05:30Z
- Updated: 2026-11-13T04:09:24Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/2026-11-12/ty-article/.premium/israel-bars-far-left-french-leader-over-call-for-ships-to-escort-gaza-flotillas/000001a1-d0da-ddc9-abb7-ddda2a3f0000
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Israel accused Mélenchon of spreading 'blood libels against Israel.' The move comes a day after France banned a senior settler leader, and follows Israel's September decision to bar several U.K. left-wing politicians, including Jeremy Corbyn

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