Sarkozy: Boycotting Israel is unacceptable Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy said that a boycott of Israel was "unacceptable", after meeting with start-up entrepreneurs on Monday in Jerusalem. Sarkozy was referencing the row which was stirred when France's telecom giant Orange said they would review ties with a local telecoms firm. Israel has invited the head of France's Orange group to visit and explain his plan. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES