Overview

• Israeli and French foreign ministers met in Paris to discuss shared concerns about Iran's nuclear program, emphasizing their commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
• Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar described Iran as a dangerous state and extremist regime that supports terrorism, posing a threat to the entire region.
• France raised strong concerns over recent Israeli strikes on UN buildings in Gaza, which injured two French nationals, including a gendarme and a demining specialist.
• Despite tensions, Saar invited his French counterpart, Jean-Noël Barrot, to visit Israel for continued dialogue, signaling an effort to sustain diplomatic engagement.
• Both nations are also collaborating with the UK and maintaining a more intense dialogue with the US on addressing Iran's nuclear ambitions, reflecting broader international coordination.