Middle East In Less Than Five Minutes

51. France, Gaza, and the Weaponization of the Asylum


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This is a first of two-part episodes about France, Gaza, and Israel.


About two weeks ago France has made a decision that doesn’t just raise eyebrows — it raises alarm bells. In a move with massive geopolitical consequences, France’s highest asylum court has declared that every resident of Gaza is now eligible for full refugee status in France. No need for UNRWA papers. No need to prove personal targeting. Just… say you’re from Gaza — and you’re in.

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Middle East In Less Than Five MinutesBy IgalSc