[tarkin2]

France has distanced itself from Israel recently; Israel is refusing to buy more French military equipment

[YZF]

This is just a culmination of the last two years of tension. The most recent friction is around Lebanon where France sees itself as the protector of its former colony.

Interesting take from Le Monde: "Israel turns its back on France as Paris struggles to maintain dialogue"

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/04/01/i...

[Sabinus]

If the French could give Lebanon the support it needs to remove Hezbollah, relations would improve.