Diplomatic Tension Between Paris and Tel Aviv: The French Ambassador Warns of a "Grave Mistake"

The Israeli army radio reported on Thursday that the French ambassador to Israel said that his country does not wish for a deterioration in bilateral relations, but at the same time is preparing for any potential reaction from the Israeli side.

The ambassador added that Israel's decision to close the French consulate would be a "grave mistake," referring to the escalating diplomatic disputes between the two sides amid recent political tensions.

This position reflects Paris's eagerness to keep communication channels open, while emphasizing its rejection of any actions that could be considered a violation of French diplomatic representation in Israel, at a time when European pressures on Tel Aviv are increasing due to the ongoing war in Gaza.