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France: 3 arrested for attacking 'Jewish' locksmith

French police arrest three teenagers for ambushing locksmith they though was Jewish.

France: 3 arrested for attacking 'Jewish' locksmith

French FM: Only the 'two-state solution' will work

French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault says international summit must result in guarantees and not declarations.

French FM: Only the 'two-state solution' will work

PA puts UN resolution against Israel on hold

PA decides to postpone resolution demanding end to 'Israeli settlement expansion,' so as to focus on French initiative to press Israel.

PA puts UN resolution against Israel on hold

France announces May 30 Israel-PA peace talks

Meeting of ministers from 20 countries in Paris to force peace talks on Israel, although Israel and PA aren't invited.

France announces May 30 Israel-PA peace talks

His brother murdered Jewish children - he fights Islamism

His parents taught him that 'Arabs were born to hate Jews', but while his siblings lapped it up, Abdelghani refused to hate.

His brother murdered Jewish children - he fights Islamism

French-Jewish philosopher attacked at event for pro-Israel views

Despite avowedly left-wing politics, identifying as a 'Zionist' enough to get Alain Finkielkraut spat at, ejected from labor laws meeting.

French-Jewish philosopher attacked at event for pro-Israel views

French singer releases song about murder of 4 Jews

Renaud Sechan who compared Israel’s treatment of Palestinians to the Armenian genocide touches Jews in new song.

French singer releases song about murder of 4 Jews

Hollande calls on Egypt to respect human rights

French President Francois Hollande, visiting Egypt, says human rights should be respected in the fight against terrorism.

Hollande calls on Egypt to respect human rights

French president pledges 100M Euro to Lebanon

French aid package to assist Beirut in caring for Syrian refugees, strengthening borders.

French president pledges 100M Euro to Lebanon

France: 12 jihadists given prison sentences

12 members of a France-based jihadist network that sent fighters to Syria given prison sentences.

France: 12 jihadists given prison sentences

French BDS activists convicted of Holocaust denial

The accused claim they ‘accidentally’ posted an image comparing the Israeli army to Nazi Germany.

French BDS activists convicted of Holocaust denial

French BDS activists lose appeal over racism convictions

Top French court upholds ruling that BDS is illegal discrimination.

French BDS activists lose appeal over racism convictions

French flight attendants refuse to work flights to Iran

Air France's female flight attendants declare they will not work on flights to Tehran if they are required to cover their hair.

French flight attendants refuse to work flights to Iran

Belgium charges third suspect in plot to attack France

Belgium charges suspect named Y.A. with terrorist activities over a foiled plot to attack France.

Belgium charges third suspect in plot to attack France

France accuses Syrian regime of violating ceasefire

France accuses Assad regime of trying to undermine efforts by the international community to resolve the conflict.

France accuses Syrian regime of violating ceasefire

Belgium to extradite Paris terror suspect to France

Belgian authorities decide to extradite Salah Abdeslam, believed to have acted as a logistics coordinator for the Paris attacks.

Belgium to extradite Paris terror suspect to France

France backs down from revoking terrorists' citizenship

French President Francois Hollande gives up on constitutional reforms against terror after left-wing followers protest.

France backs down from revoking terrorists' citizenship

France welcomes Palmyra conquest but raps Damascus for war

France hails recapture of ancient city of Palmyra, stresses that Damascus bears the main blame for the war in Syria.

France welcomes Palmyra conquest but raps Damascus for war

Dutch police arrest French national suspected of planning attack

32-year-old French national arrested in Rotterdam on suspicion of planning a terror attack.

Dutch police arrest French national suspected of planning attack

French Foreign Minister to visit Ramallah, discuss peace

French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault will visit Ramallah and discuss French initiative for peace conference.

French Foreign Minister to visit Ramallah, discuss peace

In the spirit of Purim: French Jew dresses up as a jihadist

Jewish man walks into Paris synagogue dressed as a jihadist for Purim. Congregants took it with a smile - but not the police.

In the spirit of Purim: French Jew dresses up as a jihadist

Hollande: Paris, Brussels jihadist network being destroyed

French President warns: The jihadist network behind the Paris and Brussels attacks are being destroyed, but others remain.

Hollande: Paris, Brussels jihadist network being destroyed

Samaria businessmen check out the French boycott

Delegation travels to Paris to see how BDS threats are playing out, makes advances in business cooperation.

Samaria businessmen check out the French boycott

France arrests man who planned a terrorist attack

France's Interior Minister says a man who was in the advanced stages of planning an attack was apprehended.

France arrests man who planned a terrorist attack

French PM to Peres: We must unite in struggle against terorrism

Peres meets with Manuel Valls to discuss terrorism and anti-Semitism, offers Israeli counter-terror expertise.

French PM to Peres: We must unite in struggle against terorrism

Paris terrorist's lawyer to fight his extradition

Lawyer for Salah Abdeslam says he will fight against his client's extradition from Belgium to France.

Paris terrorist's lawyer to fight his extradition

Japan backs France's peace initiative

Japanese envoy reportedly tells PA chairman his country backs France's initiative for a peace conference.

Japan backs France's peace initiative

France and PA discuss plans to force peace talks

Paris envoy meets with Abbas and other PA leaders on 'international conference' that Israel opposes, and is met with enthusiasm.

France and PA discuss plans to force peace talks

More peace talks?

Kerry: Two state solution requires a 'global' push

Kerry still set on peace deal, discussing French initiative says 'international' effort necessary, amid reports of Obama's UN plans.

Kerry: Two state solution requires a 'global' push

France intervenes to take Hamas TV station off-air

Netanyahu thanks Hollande for helping stop incitement broadcast via French company; Hamas returns to airwaves soon after.

France intervenes to take Hamas TV station off-air

Why are French girls flocking to ISIS?

Experts try to explain why more French girls than boys are leaving to join jihad and live the 'punk rock' terror dream.

Why are French girls flocking to ISIS?

New French FM rescinds ultimatum to Israel

Incoming French Foreign Minister softens tone on proposed peace conference, rejects "automatic" recognition of Palestinian statehood.

New French FM rescinds ultimatum to Israel

French PM understands Jews' fear

French Prime Minister Manual Valls says anti-Semitism is unacceptable, no matter which side of the political map it comes from.

French PM understands Jews' fear

France to hold soccer terror attack simulation

Ahead of Euro 2016 championship, France to prep for an attack, keeping in mind November attack on Stade de France - which is site of final.

France to hold soccer terror attack simulation

Two 'radicalized' Syria-bound French teens return home

French teens suspected of trying to join ISIS in Syria returned home after two days. One now in deradicalization program.

Two 'radicalized' Syria-bound French teens return home

France to ferry migrants to UK hours after Brexit

French officials reveal they plan to cancel UK border controls in Calais as soon as Britain votes to leave EU, and ship migrants over.

France to ferry migrants to UK hours after Brexit

French minister threatens to flood UK with migrants

Economy minister says if UK leaves EU, Paris will no longer allow UK border controls in Calais 'Jungle.'

French minister threatens to flood UK with migrants

Abbas hopes French peace initiative succeeds like Iran deal

PA chairman hopes French initiative to hold an international peace conference could lead to a solution like talks on Iran's nuclear deal.

Abbas hopes French peace initiative succeeds like Iran deal

France razes makeshift refugee shelters in Calais 'Jungle'

Clashes break out as demolition teams destroy improvised homes of migrants hoping to reach UK.

France razes makeshift refugee shelters in Calais 'Jungle'

Did French Jewish teacher fabricate ISIS attack?

Tsion Sylvain Saadoun maintains he is telling the truth, but French prosecutors say his wounds were self-inflicted.

Did French Jewish teacher fabricate ISIS attack?

Torah scrolls dedicated to Paris supermarket attack victims

Two Torah scrolls will be dedicated in memory of the victims of the Hypercasher supermarket attack in Paris.

Torah scrolls dedicated to Paris supermarket attack victims

PA welcomes French peace initiative

PA welcomes French peace initiative, which calls for recognition of Palestine if an international peace conference fails.

PA welcomes French peace initiative

Netanyahu rejects 'mystifying' French 'peace plan'

French proposal to hold talks - and then recognize 'Palestinian state' even if talks fail - makes absolutely no sense, PM says.

Netanyahu rejects 'mystifying' French 'peace plan'

French ultimatum to Israel: Accept PA demands or else

Plans for French peace conference support PA demands, include thinly veiled ultimatum to Israel.

French ultimatum to Israel: Accept PA demands or else

France condemns bombing of MSF hospital in Syria

France says bombardment of Doctors Without Borders hospital is a war crime.

France condemns bombing of MSF hospital in Syria

French parliament sets up probe into 2015 terror attacks

French lawmakers form a commission of inquiry into possible security failings over 2015 terror attacks in Paris.

French parliament sets up probe into 2015 terror attacks

PA asks EU to recognize 'Palestine'

Fatah Central Committee member Nabil Shaath calls on EU to impose sanctions on Israel in order to end the "occupation".

PA asks EU to recognize 'Palestine'

France approves post-attacks constitution changes

French lawmakers vote in favor of measures to change the constitution following November 13 Paris attacks.

France approves post-attacks constitution changes

Jordan won't extradite Paris kosher restaurant attack suspects

French terror victims' group 'astounded' as Jordanian gov't uses technicality to allow terrorists behind 1982 attack to walk free.

Jordan won't extradite Paris kosher restaurant attack suspects

'Drastic' drop in Paris tourism, but still top tourist spot

In light of mass ISIS attack France sees significant drop in visitors, but many still come because 'it could happen anywhere.'

'Drastic' drop in Paris tourism, but still top tourist spot

French parliament approves stripping citizenship from terrorists

France's lower house of parliament narrowly passes law to strip people convicted of terrorist offences of their French nationality.

French parliament approves stripping citizenship from terrorists

Did France cancel purchase of Israeli drones because of BDS?

After BDS France petition against purchase of Israeli-developed Watchkeeper drone, French gov't goes with another company.

Did France cancel purchase of Israeli drones because of BDS?

France is pro Holocaust Memorials, Iran and a terrorist state

France is pro Holocaust Memorials, Iran and a terrorist state

EU to lay out plans to fight terror financing

European Commission looks for new tools in fighting terror after November attack in Paris.

EU to lay out plans to fight terror financing

Rivlin slams France for 'going above our heads'

President urges Foreign Ministry to defend Israel against French threats to recognize 'Palestine'; PM predicts French will 'sober up.'

Rivlin slams France for 'going above our heads'

Netanyahu: Israel ready to talk but no pre-conditions

Netanyahu blasts French proposal for peace talks as an 'incentive' for Palestinians 'not to compromise.'

Netanyahu: Israel ready to talk but no pre-conditions

'You don't manage negotiations with a gun to the head'

Ambassador to UN blasts French ultimatum to bring Israel back to negotiating table: 'Mideast peace won't be promoted through threats.'

'You don't manage negotiations with a gun to the head'

Liberman slams 'worthless government' for no response to Hamas

Yisrael Beytenu chair demands reaction to Hamas re-arming, asserts Israel should reject French 'ultimatum' for peace 'out of hand.'

Liberman slams 'worthless government' for no response to Hamas

Hamas: Peace talks are a 'waste of time'

Hamas spokesman says the group rejects France's latest peace initiative, notes Hamas views peace talks as useless.

Hamas: Peace talks are a 'waste of time'

Armed man in Disneyland to be charged with possessing weapons

French police determine man who was found with handguns and a Koran in Disneyland was not planning a terrorist attack.

Armed man in Disneyland to be charged with possessing weapons