Turkey
Terrorist attack carried out at a church in Istanbul (Jan. 28, 2024)

France condemns in the strongest possible terms yesterday’s terrorist attack, which was carried out at the Santa Maria Italian Catholic church in Buyukdere, leaving one person dead and several others wounded. Daesh claimed responsibility for the attack.

France offers its condolences to the victims’ loved ones and wishes those who were wounded a speedy recovery. France extends its sympathy to the Christian community of Istanbul and reaffirms its absolute solidarity with Italy and Turkey.

France, alongside Turkey and its international partners, reaffirms its commitment to combatting terrorism.

France strongly condemns the attack on a base belonging to the International Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS (Jan. 28, 2024)

France strongly condemns the attack targeting U.S. troops fighting Daesh along the border between Syria and Jordan. Three American soldiers were killed and several dozen others were injured. France offers its sincere condolences to the families of the three victims and wishes those who were injured a speedy recovery.

France expresses its absolute solidarity with the United States, with whom it has been combatting Daesh in the region since 2014.

By fueling the escalation of violence in a concerning way, these attacks threaten the stability of the entire region. Those responsible must be held accountable for their actions.

Once again, we are issuing a warning to anyone who may be counting on tensions escalating in the region.

France will continue to stand with the countries in the region in the fight against terrorism.

Q&A

What role did France play in the discussions among American, Israeli, Qatari, and Egyptian officials that took place this past weekend in Paris?

We have no comment.