French firm Orange plans to sever ties with Israel’s Partner

‘The French telecommunications group Orange plans to end its cooperation with Israeli operator Partner Communications Company over the latter’s illegal activities in the Palestinian territories.

“Our intention is to withdraw from Israel. It will take time… [but] for sure we will do it,” said Stéphane Richard, the chief executive and chairman of the worldwide mobile phone network, on Wednesday.

“I am ready to do this tomorrow morning… but without exposing Orange to huge risks,” he added.

Back in May, rights groups urged Orange’s officials to denounce “attacks on human rights” and take action against the Israeli firm which is working under a license of the French company.’

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