Israel / Palestinian Territories
Drone attack on Israel (July 19, 2024)

France condemns the drone attack that struck Tel Aviv early on July 19, for which the Houthis claimed responsibility. We offer our condolences to the victim’s loved ones and express our support for those who were injured.

The Houthis, who are supported by the Islamic Republic of Iran, must immediately stop their attacks, which fuel regional escalation. That includes their attacks in the Red Sea.

France reaffirms its commitment to regional stability and Israel’s security.

Israel / Palestinian Territories
Grain from Ukraine program (July 19, 2024)

France, Ukraine and the World Food Programme (WFP) are working closely together to respond to the humanitarian emergency in Gaza through the Grain from Ukraine program.

In line with the French foreign minister’s announcement at his April 16th meeting with WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain, France, in partnership with several European nations, financed the WFP’s July shipment of a thousand tons of Ukrainian flour to Gaza via Jordan, which will feed more than 100,000 Palestinian families for a month.

Ukraine is planning two new shipments to the Palestinian civilian population through this initiative in the coming months, totaling more than 7,000 tons of flour.

Given the total humanitarian emergency in Gaza, France reiterates the need to guarantee immediate, massive, unhindered humanitarian access to the entire Gaza Strip.