The French government has suspended efforts to evacuate civilians from Gaza and initiated the deportation of a student over alleged antisemitic posts on social media, following mounting public outrage.

Foreign Minister Jean‑Noël Barrot stated the action reflects France’s zero‑tolerance policy for hate speech, asserting that citizens holding content deemed incendiary “must leave the country.” The evacuation freeze and deportation underscore Paris’s stance on maintaining civic neutrality during heightened tensions.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}