US MULLS BLOCKING FRANCE’S DC AMBASSADOR PICK OVER SOCIAL MEDIA SPAT – SOURCES

The US is considering blocking France's choice for ambassador to Washington due to a social media spat, according to The Times of Israel. The dispute began when the French government criticized the US's objection to the UN human rights chief, a position also opposed by Israel. This development has led to a diplomatic rift between the two countries.

The US State Department expressed disappointment over a 'disrespectful' French government post, as reported by The Times of Israel. Additionally, The Jerusalem Post notes that the US is weighing the option to delay the approval of France's ambassador pick. The details of the social media post and the specific reasons for the US's objection to the UN human rights chief are not provided in the available sources.

The context of this spat is linked to the opposition to the UN human rights chief, which is a point of contention between the US, France, and Israel, as alluded to in The Times of Israel and The Jerusalem Post.

• US considers blocking France's ambassador to Washington
• Dispute started over US objection to UN human rights chief
• France and Israel also oppose the UN human rights chief

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