Sharing and solidarity: The President of the French National Assembly, Yaël Braun-Pivet, recently made an express trip to Israel in the company of deputies from the Les Républicains party. This trip aims to express “unconditional” support for Israel’s response to Hamas, and to strengthen ties between the two countries.
This trip follows another visit, earlier this week, by a delegation of French parliamentarians to Israel, accompanied by former Prime Minister Manuel Valls. This series of trips illustrates France’s desire to show its support for Israel in its fight against terrorism and to show its solidarity with the French victims.
The position of the President of the National Assembly nevertheless gives rise to debates within the French presidential majority. Some majority deputies, like Mireille Clapot, do not share the “unconditional support” expressed by Yaël Braun-Pivet and prefer to conform to the official line of the Quai d’Orsay.
This divergence of positions also reflects a divide within the Renaissance group in the National Assembly. While some MPs favor a pro-Israeli approach, others prefer to follow French diplomacy which calls for a two-state solution and respect for international law.
Yaël Braun-Pivet’s express trip to Israel therefore highlights the political tensions and differences within the French presidential majority. However, it is important to emphasize that France remains committed to encouraging a peaceful solution and ensuring the protection of civilians in the region.
This trip also illustrates the importance of international solidarity in the face of the terrorist threat. By expressing its support for Israel, France is sending a strong message of solidarity and cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
It will be interesting to follow the evolution of this situation and to see how France will reconcile its support for Israel with its commitment to respect for international law and the protection of civilians in the region. Diplomacy and the search for a peaceful solution remain priorities for France in this complex situation.