France concerned about incidents in Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem

The French Consulate General in Jerusalem has expressed concern over incidents in the city’s Armenian Quarter.

“We call on the Israeli authorities to refrain from any unilateral action challenging the status quo in Jerusalem,” the Consulate said.

On April 3, 2024, at around 11 a.m., an unlawful eviction was initiated by Israeli police on the grounds of the Cows’ Garden located within the premises of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem. The eviction began with the destruction of Armenian Patriarchate property and assaults on clergy and indigenous Armenians.