The Foreign Ministry succeeded in rolling back a boycott of Israeli products sold by a large supermarket chain.
Richard told AFP that he "sincerely regrets" the controversy that resulted from his statements.
Stephane Richard, who dumped on Israel yesterday in Egypt, spoke warmly in Jerusalem in 2012 on his first visit to Israel.
Partner, Orange's local representative in Israel, is worried about the backlash from the anti-Semitic remarks by the Orange CEO.
