France's foreign minister refused to enter a holy site under French administration in Jerusalem due to the presence of Israeli security forces, who briefly arrested two French officials. The incident highlights the strained diplomatic relations between the two countries amid Israel's military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. The Israeli foreign ministry stated that the officials were released immediately after identifying themselves as diplomats. This violation of a site under French responsibility has led to the summoning of the Israeli ambassador to Paris.
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