Mélenchon promises action against Israeli annexation if elected President

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: November 7, 2026Country: France

PoliticsWorld / International

Mélenchon promises action against Israeli annexation if elected President

French presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon has pledged to take direct action in support of Palestinians if elected. He says he will oppose what he describes as Israel’s genocide in Gaza and the annexation of the West Bank.

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