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Israeli Minister Deports Journalist, Citing Hamas Ties

6/11/2026

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Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli ordered the deportation of journalist Alice Froussard, alleging Hamas support.
Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Ministry said her remarks on the October 7 attack, apartheid accusations and criticism of Israeli law were anti-Israel commentary, prompting Radio France Internationale (RFI) to condemn the deportation as a press-freedom obstacle.
The deportation followed France’s decision to bar Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country.

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Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli ordered the deportation of journalist Alice Froussard, alleging Hamas support.
Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Ministry said her remarks on the October 7 attack, apartheid accusations and criticism of Israeli law were anti-Israel commentary, prompting Radio France Internationale (RFI) to condemn the deportation as a press-freedom obstacle.
The deportation followed France’s decision to bar Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country.