Israel's Smotrich to Visit Paris After Chilly U.S. Trip, but Not at France's Invitation
Paris is rebuffing meeting with Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich during his trip to France, echoing his reception in Washington
France's Foreign Ministry announced Monday that the French government has no plans to meet with Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who is expected to land in Paris next Sunday for a Jewish National Fund event. The ministry said it did not receive word of Smotrich's arrival, and, in any case, is not planning on meeting with him.