French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Tuesday issued a sharp condemnation of Israel's expanding military operations in the Gaza Strip. "The humanitarian situation in Gaza is disgraceful, it is a scandal that must be ended immediately,

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Jean-Noël Barrot also called for an 'immediate ceasefire' in the Gaza Strip on Monday after Israel expanded military operations to the central city of Deir el-Balah. 'There is no longer any justification for the Israeli army's military operations in Gaza,

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli ground troops for the first time Monday pushed into areas of a central Gaza city where several aid groups are based, in what appeared to be the latest effort to carve up the Palestinian territory with military corridors.

A protester opposing Israel's involvement in the Tour de France was intercepted by security after attempting to disrupt Stage 11 of the prestigious cycling race in Toulouse.

A man protesting the participation of an Israel-based team in the Tour de France ran onto the course as the leaders raced for the finish line.

Jonas Abrahamsen of Norway secured a win at the Tour de France. The victory faced disruption due to an anti-Israel protest. A protester entered the course, leading to a violent confrontation with security.