Ghassan Abu-Sitta’s Entry to France Denied
Palestinian surgeon Ghassan Abu-Sitta has been prevented from entering France. Details and updates on Abu-Sitta’s travel ban can be found here!
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Palestinian-born British surgeon Ghassan Abu-Sitta announced that he was unable to enter France to attend a conference due to the entry ban imposed on him by Germany. Abu-Sitta, who was banned from entering Europe for 1 year by Germany, could not enter France to participate in the conference.
Reaction and Scandal in France
Abu-Sitta, who was planned to attend the conference on ‘France’s responsibility in implementing international law in Palestine’ held in Paris, was not allowed to enter the country. Abu-Sitta, who connected to the conference via phone, expressed his reaction on social media stating that Europe silenced witnesses of genocide. This situation was considered a scandal in France, while the leader of the ecologist group in the Senate and senators described the incident as a great disgrace.
- Guillaume Gontard, the leader of the ecologist group in the Senate, stated that they are in contact with the Minister of Interior and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
- Senator Ian Brossat commented on the events as a ‘Great disgrace’.
Ghassan Abu-Sitta’s Mission in Gaza
Ghassan Abu-Sitta serves as the rector of the University of Glasgow. When Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip began, he went to the region and served for 43 days. Abu-Sitta, who was also invited to Germany to speak about his experiences in Gaza, had been previously prevented from entering Germany.
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