The French Development Agency (AFD) has been funding pro-Palestinian NGOs, some with links to Hamas or those who promote terrorism. This contradicts the official position of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (Quai d'Orsay). Despite warnings from French MPs, the AFD has not changed its policy.
The AFD indirectly financed the "Assises de la Palestine" event in Pantin, featuring speakers who expressed extreme views, including Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian territories. Albanese's historical revisionism and accusations of genocide against Israel have been deemed unacceptable by the French representation in Geneva.
The Platform of French NGOs for Palestine (PFP), while aiming to combat misinformation, has hosted individuals with controversial views, raising concerns about the allocation of AFD funds.