France condemns Israel's killing of Rantisi

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France condemned Israel's killing of Hamas leader Abdel Aziz Rantisi, with the French foreign ministry saying such "extrajudicial executions" are violations of international law.

"Every state in the region has the right to protect its citizens, but not with no regard for international law," the ministry said in a statement Sunday, referring to the Middle East.

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France's belief is that "only through dialogue - and not through violence - will peace be achieved" in the region, it said.

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