The report stressed Franceˈs sabotage of the Iran nuclear agreement
during the recent talks in Geneva which had also caused frustration among western diplomats, had won Paris new friends, notably Israel.
It pointed out Franceˈs hardline position in Geneva was geared at landing business deals with Israel.
Hollande will be accompanied by 40 chief executives during his three-day
visit to Israel, including the heads of Alstom transport company and construction giant Bougyues, said dpa.
ˈFrench diplomats said deals may be signed during the trip,ˈ it added.