• France halts all evacuations of Palestinians from Gaza due to an investigation into a student's antisemitic online posts.
• The student, who lost her university accreditation, faces deportation for allegedly promoting terrorism.
• Officials cited the need for security vetting after concerns arose post-October 7 attacks by Hamas.
• French leaders emphasize no place for those promoting hate in the country amid rising tensions related to the Gaza conflict.
• France's system for receiving evacuees will undergo a screening process for those already in the country.

France's government has suspended its programme for evacuating Palestinians from Gaza in light of an investigation into a student accused of sharing antisemitic content online. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced that "no operation of this type" will occur until the inquiry's findings are known, confirming heightened scrutiny for Gazans already in France after the student's online activities led to her deportation from Sciences Po Lille university, which cited her remarks as contradicting its values according to Le Monde and Middle East Eye.

The investigation was initiated after screenshots of the student's posts included an image of Adolf Hitler along with messages calling for the death of Jews. Though she was initially welcomed to France on an academic scholarship, the situation shifted dramatically following the outrage over her online behavior, which has been labeled as promoting "Hamas propaganda" by officials including Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, as reported by India Times and BBC.

French authorities have stressed that incoming Palestinian evacuees will undergo additional security checks in light of these events. Barrot clarified that all Gazans already present in France will be subject to these new screenings, and the government is evaluating how previous vetting failed to highlight the alarming comments made by the student, which have sparked a significant political response, according to Le Monde, Middle East Eye, and India Times.

This decision has intensified calls for France to re-evaluate its methods for processing evacuees from conflict zones. The wider context of escalating humanitarian needs in Gaza is echoed by France's earlier commitment to assist over 500 people, although this new freeze raises concerns about ongoing support for individuals seeking refuge, despite the promises of aid amidst escalating violence, as stated by BBC and Middle East Eye.