France is deeply committed to democratic principles, which have formed the basis of our friendship with Israel since it gained independence.
France, a friend of Israel, calls on the Israeli authorities to address every issue that is fundamental to the institutions of democratic countries in a spirit of consensus.
The Knesset’s July 24th adoption of a law restricting the prerogatives of the Supreme Court despite strong protests deviates from these principles.
Originally published at https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/israel-palestinian-territories/news/2023/article/situation-in-israel-24-07-2023
