France demands explanation from Israel after bombing of cultural institutions in Gaza
(AFP News Agency, Abuja, capital of Nigeria, 3rd) A French institution in Gaza was bombed by Israel. French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna expressed “shock” and “bewilderment” today and asked the Israeli authorities to fully Check this matter.
The French institution runs cultural outreach programmes. The French Foreign Ministry said earlier that there were no French expats or staff at the site when the institution was attacked.
Colonna told French media during a visit to the Nigerian capital Abuja: “We are stating publicly today that the attack on the French Cultural Institute in Gaza a few days ago was shocking and incomprehensible, prompting France to urge the Israeli authorities Give an explanation.”
The Palestinian armed group Hamas launched a bloody raid on Israel on October 7. Israeli officials said more than 1,400 people were killed.
Health authorities in Gaza under Hamas said more than 9,200 people were killed in Israeli bombings, with most of the victims being women and children.
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2023-11-04 07:05:02
