A diplomatic incident has escalated tensions between France and Israel after Israeli police entered a French-guarded religious site armed and without permission. This altercation occurred ahead of a scheduled visit by French Foreign Minister, who declined to enter the site, deeming the Israeli presence unwarranted. Following a clash that resulted in the arrest of French guards protecting the site, they were later released after a phone call from the French minister to Israeli authorities. The situation underscores existing strains in Franco-Israeli relations.