On PM's first trip abroad since becoming caretaker premier, senior official says Israel 'not opposed' to agreement with Tehran but seeks 'very strong deal', will address Lebanese terror group's drone provocation
Before embarking on first trip abroad as PM, Lapid says 'Israel won't accept aggression against its sovereignty' in reference to Iranian proxy sending drones toward Israeli gas field to goad Jerusalem
Prime minister vows 'Israel will not sit back and do nothing' when attacked; following warm embrace between leaders, Macron presses for talks with Palestinians, defends JCPOA
Country is one of 'Israel’s closest and more capable allies,' ambassador says, with French president emerging from election as leading European statesman
As France assumes six-month leadership of key body, more pressing issues like Russia, COVID, and migration mean that relations will continue to be limited despite Lapid's efforts