France is following carefully and with nice concern the progress of the Global Sumud Flotilla in the direction of Gaza. It condemns any assault at sea and requires compliance with worldwide legislation, particularly the legislation of the ocean.
Those participating on this expedition in help of Gaza have been knowledgeable of the dangers entailed. As the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs has reiterated, travelling to Gaza is harmful and strictly discouraged, be it through land or sea. Advice for travellers applies to everybody, together with members of Parliament and journalists.
Our compatriots’ security is a precedence always. Staff on the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs are carefully following the state of affairs of our nationals and can fulfil their consular safety duties with the intention to handle the results of this initiative as successfully as potential.
