Abbas to meet Macron in Paris

PA chairman set to discuss peace process and PA elections with French President during July 20 meeting.

Lapid: I told Macron the Iranians don't want a deal

PM tells INN: Govt. to build in settlements only with natural growth, no new settlements.

Macron tells Lapid to resume talks with PA

PM Lapid meets French President, tells him world must unite to stop Iranian terrorism, nuclear threat.

Watch: Macron pulls Biden aside to whisper a piece of 'bad news'

In a 'hot mic' moment, the French leader was seen providing some insights on skyrocketing oil prices Biden may not have wanted to hear.

France:

Mural showing Macron as puppet of Jewish advisor to be removed

Fresco on Avignon municipal building depicts French president as puppet with strings being pulled by Jewish political advisor.

French Elections:

Macron loses parliamentary majority as far-left, far-right soar

Le Pen's nationalist party surges from 8 seats to 89, while far-left alliance more than doubles in size, becomes dominant opposition faction

French Elections:

Macron to lose majority in parliament as Le Pen's party surges

French President Emmanuel Macron poised to lose his majority in parliament, while rightist National Rally could see tenfold gain.

WJC President receives France’s top distinction

French President Emmanuel Macron names World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder a commander of the Legion of Honor.

Bennett congratulates Macron on reelection as French President

PM speaks with reelected French President, thanks him for France's support in the face of recent terror attacks.

What did Macron promise Muslims to get their votes?

For votes, just to give one example, communities obtain the necessary permits to open mega mosques. France flubbed its last chance. Op-ed.

French election:

Macron pelted with tomatoes day after election win

Protestors pelt French President Emmanuel Macron with tomatoes during visit to a market in a Paris suburb.

World Jewish Congress congratulates Macron

WJC President Ronald S. Lauder congratulates French President on "tremendously important victory".

Watch: Protesters clash with police after Macron's win

Two people were shot by police when a vehicle was seen speeding towards officers amidst rioting by radical leftists.

World leaders congratulate Macron over election victory

US President Joe Biden to Macron: I look forward to our continued close cooperation.

Did Macron use Yiddish in his debate with Marine Le Pen?

French president appears to inject popular Yiddishism in his presidential debate with Marine Le Pen.

Bennett congratulates Macron:

'I have no doubt ties will continue to grow stronger'

Israeli leaders congratulate French President after exit polls show he will be re-elected for second term.

France Presidential Election:

Emmanuel Macron defeats Marine Le Pen

President Macron holds lead over right-wing challenger as polls close in France. Le Pen concedes race.

French Election:

Analysis: Far-right could be a partner to the Jewish community

Eldad Beck, Israel Hayom's foreign correspondent to Europe, shows why elections in France should be of interest to Israel.

Macron, Le Pen headed for runoff in 'very tight' race

French leader Emmanuel Macron and challenger Marine Le Pen are just points apart in the most tightly contested election in years.

French Presidential Election:

Exit polls show Macron and Le Pen advancing to second vote

President Emmanuel Macron leads in exiting polling for first round of voting, rightist Marine Le Pen in close second.

Macron condemns Tel Aviv attack - in Hebrew

French President Emmanuel Macron writes Hebrew Facebook post: France stands alongside the citizens of Israel more than ever.

French presidential election

Marine Le Pen vows to ban Muslim headscarves in public

Le Pen is slightly behind Macron in polls. If elected, she will fine Muslims wearing headscarves "like people who don't wear seatbelts."

Macron:

'Peace will never come at the expense of Israel's security'

French President speaks at memorial in Toulouse marking ten years since the Toulouse and Montauban terror attacks.

Herzog speaks with Macron about Rabbi Kanievsky's passing

Israeli president meets with Macron, discusses recent passing of senior haredi rabbi and visits Jewish school targeted in terrorist shooting

10yrs after Toulouse attack:

Macron to host Israeli Pres. for ten-year memorial ceremony

French presidential couple to host Israeli counterparts for memorial ceremony marking decade since terror attack at Toulouse Jewish school.

Macron announces re-election bid

French President announces he will run for a second term in April's elections.

Ukraine crisis:

Macron to Putin: You've made a big mistake

French President speaks with Russian counterpart, says it is clear Putin will not withdraw but wants to occupy all of Ukraine.

Ukraine crisis

Biden and Putin agree to Macron-mediated summit

Elysee Palace says summit “can only be held if Russia does not invade Ukraine”.

Macron to Iranian counterpart: Agree to nuclear deal

French President calls on Iran to seize the opportunity to preserve nuclear deal and prevent crisis.

Macron to Iranian counterpart:

'Accelerate efforts to make progress in nuclear talks'

French President Macron speaks to Iranian counterpart Raisi, stresses need to accelerate nuclear talks.

FM Lapid, French Pres., discuss 'regional challenges' at length

French Pres. Macron speaks at length with Israel's FM Lapid, focused on 'regional challenges.'

Macron VS. Anti-vaxxers

French Pres. promises to 'hassle' unvaccinated

French Pres. Macron says he won't 'vaccinate by force' but 'really wants to hassle' those who refuse vaccination against COVID-19.

Zemmour, Right or Left

Will Valérie Pécresse, the moderate conservative, challenge Macron in 2022?  Will Eric Zemmour, the hardliner, endure? Opinion.

'Israel's position on Iran is firm'

Foreign Min. Lapid meets French Pres. Macron, stresses 'urgent need' to reinstate sanctions on Iran, formulate a Plan B.

Israel and the new ‘Old Europe’

The new German government and upcoming French elections create challenges for Israel’s foreign policy which must adapt to them. Opinion.

Liliana Segre awarded Legion of Honor by French president

Italian senator for life and Holocaust survivor Liliana Segre has received the National Order of the Legion of Honour from France.

French President confirms: Blue stripe on flag changed last year

French Pres. Macron changes blue stripe on country's flag back to original navy blue - and confirms it a year later.

Macron inaugurates Alfred Dreyfus museum near Paris

The new museum features at 500 documents including photographs, court papers and personal objects documenting Dreyfus' ordeal.

Iraq playing peacemaker between Iran, Arab states?

Iraq hosted a regional summit aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East attended by leaders from the Arab world, France, and Iran.

France latest country to boycott upcoming Durban IV conference

Office of President Emmanuel Macron says that it is concerned by history of anti-Semitic remarks made at the UN racism conference.

Iran's President to Macron: Help secure Iran's 'rights'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi speaks to French President Emmanuel Macron, asks him to help secure Iran's “rights” in nuclear talks.

Freedom of speech or hate speech? Macron sues 'Hitler' posters

Macron sues owner of billboards depicting him as Hitler but accused says Charlie Chaplin did the same in 'The Dictator'.

Watch: Mass protests against Macron's vaccine mandate

Protesters gather in masses against French President Macron's coercive vaccine measures.

'Macron's compulsory vax is leap forward toward totalitarianism'

Sky News host Cory Bernardi says it is only a matter of time before such policies reach the rest of the world.

France makes COVID shot mandatory for health professionals

French President Macron announces that shot would be mandatory for all health workers and workers in long-term care homes.

Man who slapped Macron sentenced to four months in prison

28-year-old Damien Tarel also banned from ever holding public office in France and from owning weapons for five years.

Man who slapped French President to be charged

Slapper of president admits to being member of far-right groups, says slap was spontaneous, not premeditated.

France willing to contribute to 'two-state solution' efforts

Speaking to AJC Forum, French President reaffirms commitment to fighting anti-Semitism.

Watch: French President Macron slapped

French President slapped during tour of southern France. Suspect arrested.

Macron demands answers from Americans on spying charges

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Merkel demanded the US and Denmark provide information on allegations of NSA spying.

Report: Israel refused ceasefire

Egyptian delegation returns to Cairo, French Pres. calls 'for calm and peace.'

Israeli pres. writes French counterpart over Sarah Halimi case

President Rivlin thanks Emmanuel Macron for calling to change law which allowed murderer of Sarah Halimi to avoid trial.

Macron calls for change to French law after Sarah Halimi verdict

French President says law should change after killer of elderly Jewish woman deemed unfit to stand trial because he used marijuana.

Macron to Rivlin: France very concerned by Iranian nuclear issue

Israeli President continues tour of Europe with visit to France, says attempts to stop Israel from defending itself at the Hague will fail.

Macron: Iran must make gestures in order to renew nuclear talks

French President tells Iranian counterpart he is "deeply concerned" by Iran's violations of 2015 nuclear deal.

France passes anti-radicalism law: 'Macron eying rightist votes'

After spade of Islamist killings last year, French parliament passed 'Anti-separatism Bill' sparking outcry within Muslim world.

France pondering troop withdrawal from central Africa?

Facing internal opposition to troop presence in central Africa due to terror threats, Macron remains determined to maintain forces.

Macron says he supports new Iran deal - with Israel's consent

French President says Israel, Saudi Arabia, and regional partners must have a say in new nuclear agreement between Iran and the US.

French President offers to mediate between US and Iran

French President Emmanuel Macron: I will do whatever I can to support any initiative from the US side to re-engage in dialogue with Iran.

Macron and Biden agree to cooperate on Iran

French President and US President speak for the first time, agree to act together for peace in the Middle East.