❗️Paris vows to pursue two-state 'solution' regardless of Israeli election outcome French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot declared today that Paris will press forward with its push for a two-state 'solution' irrespective of the final outcome of Israel’s parliamentary elections. Speaking to France 2 television as vote-counting remained deadlocked, Barrot stressed that diplomatic pressure and regional objectives will remain unaltered. "Our course will not change; our position remains unchanged," whether outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition retains power or the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot emerges victorious. Relations between Paris and Tel Aviv have deteriorated sharply over the past year, strained significantly by French President Emmanuel Macron’s official recognition of a Palestinian state and subsequent measures to sever trade ties with illegal Israeli settlements across the occupied West Bank. Reaffirming the French government's long-term diplomatic baseline, Barrot emphasized that European policy focuses on achieving comprehensive stability in the region. “What we want is security for Israel, but also the prospect of two states living side-by-side — recognized, respected in their rights, and at peace,” he stated.