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Hostage situation in France

Several reportedly wounded by gunfire in hostage situation near Belgian border, apparently incident not terrorist in nature.

France strikes ISIS from newly-deployed carrier

France bombards ISIS targets in Syria from jets from the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.

French Ambassador: We stand with Israel against radical Islam

At memorial for Paris attacks, envoy tells Arutz Sheva about security cooperation and how France has long been sensitive to Arab terror.

How did Europe let ISIS mastermind slip in?

France in uproar over how Paris carnage planner got in undetected despite international arrest warrants, likely thanks to migrant crisis.

France asks UN to authorize 'necessary measures' against ISIS

France presents draft resolution to Security Council demanding action against jihadist group.

Hollande warned 'it's too late for unity'

French right condemns 'marshmallow' Hollande for not taking concrete anti-terror steps since January attacks.

Russia, France push UN resolutions fighting ISIS

In wake of Paris attacks and bombing of Russian plane, two countries vow to work together militarily and diplomatically to defeat ISIS.

Jewish schoolteacher stabbed in France

Three assailants professing support for ISIS violently attack Jewish man in Marseilles while hurling anti-Semitic curses.

Double standard? French police fire 5,000 bullets in raid

France and other states have long demanded Israel show 'restraint' fighting terror - but no restraint was seen in explosive Paris sting.

French government points fingers after attack

Nicolas Sarkozy blasts Hollande for not being more vigilant on security after Charlie Hebdo; French parliament devolves into argument.

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Paris: Two dead, seven arrested in anti-terror raid

Exchange of gunfire reported in Paris suburb anti-terror raid. Massacre planner Abaaoud is a target.

Assad: We'll help France - if it changes its attitude

Syrian President says his country is only willing to share intelligence information with France - if it changes its policies in the region.

In touching clip, father allays son's fears over Paris attacks

Worried boy interviewed at scene of attack struggles to cope, until father explains how to fight terror without guns.

Russia and France seal new 'alliance'

In phone call Putin and Hollande agree to coordinate war against ISIS together, Putin orders navy to work 'as allies' with France.

Kerry in Paris: We are family

Secretary of State arrives in Paris for talks with President and Foreign Minster after the attacks on the French capital.

French imam on day of Paris attacks: Muslims should rule France

Disturbing sermon just hours before Paris attacks reveals how far extremists have penetrated the French Muslim community.

Paris media ignoring Israeli solidarity events

While some Israelis try to show sympathy for France, French media appears to want none of it.

Paris mourns as Belgian ISIS cell comes under spotlight

France and EU hold minute of silence even as investigation advances on apparent Belgian headquarters behind attack.

80% of French Jews considering aliyah

Head of groups integrating French olim explains Israel doesn't need public calls for immigration after attack - it needs quality absorption.

French demand Muslims protest terror attacks

Amid jittery false alarms, French street is nervous about future, with even liberals demanding Muslims speak out en masse.

French terror suspect was questioned and then released

Saleh Abdeslam, for whom a manhunt is currently underway, was questioned by police hours after Paris attack but released.

France hits ISIS 'capital' in Syria

French warplanes pound the Islamic State's self-proclaimed Syrian capital, destroys command post and a training camp.

Iraq warned France of terror strike the day before Paris attacks

Iraqi intelligence warned that ISIS is planning attacks in Western countries, particularly France.

Police begin identifying Paris terrorists

Fingerprints name one Bataclan music hall massacre terrorist as French national Ismail Omar Mostefai; Serbia identifies second terrorist.

French PM: We need to 'annihilate' ISIS

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls says his country needs to scale up military operations against ISIS in Syria.

Source: Israel, France cooperating on terror investigation

Political source tells Arutz Sheva that Israel has shared information with France that could help in investigation of Paris attacks.

Relatives of Paris terrorist arrested

French police take into custody the father and brother of terrorist who took part in massacre at Bataclan music hall.

Assad holds France guilty for Paris attack

Syrian despot blames France's support of rebel groups as causing ISIS's lethal attacks, says 'Europe did not listen.'

ISIS-linked attack on major French naval base thwarted

Man with ties to ISIS in Syria arrested after plotting attack on base housing 70% of the French fleet.

French strike hits ISIS oil facility in Syria

Third wave of bombings by French air force targets 'oil supply center' near border with Iraq.

France deploys nuclear aircraft carrier to fight ISIS

French presidency announces nuclear-power aircraft carrier being sent to help fight in Iraq and Syria, in notable escalation.

French-American fund to compensate for Holocaust deportation

Application period begins for fund to compensate those deported to Nazi camps by France's state rail company.

Book award shows France's Islamic preoccupation

Visions of a cruel Islamic caliphate elected in France within years vie for prestigious book award with critical takes on French occupation.

Assad: West is backing 'terrorists' in Syria

Syrian President accuses Western states, including France, of supporting terrorist groups - meaning rebels - in his country.

French embassy fires intern over anti-Semitic Facebook rant

Kuwaiti intern at French embassy in the U.S. dismissed after referring to Jews as scums and rats on Facebook.

Visiting French MP: Syria deal means talking to Assad

Right-wing parliamentarian in controversial visit to war-torn country says western states will need to talk to Bashar al-Assad.

Highest French court rules BDS unlawful, discriminatory

French Court of Cassation upholds ruling that BDS advocates discriminate against Israel and Israelis.

Woman injured in stabbing attack at French synagogue

Drunk man attacks Jews on their way to synagogue. Bystander intervenes and is stabbed in the stomach.

France to present UN resolution banning Syrian barrel bombs

French President Laurent Fabius vows to 'ensure Syrian regime stops bombing civilians' by submitting UN resolution.

42 killed in French crash, 41 of them elderly

Truck and bus carrying elderly people on their way to holiday collide and catch fire, in most lethal French crash since 1982.

Western countries to present UN resolution on Syria barrel bombs

Britain, France and Spain to present a draft resolution to Security Council on stopping the Syrian regime from using barrel bombs.

Shalom to French FM: Lean on Abbas to halt incitement

During meeting in Paris, Israeli Interior Minister and French Foreign Minister explored efforts to restart peace talks.

Muslim Cleric: No UN Peacekeepers on Temple Mount

Israel isn't the only entity that wants to keep foreign peacekeepers off the Temple Mount.

French Ambassador Summoned over Temple Mount Motion

Foreign Ministry summons Maisonnave for a dressing down after French call for international observers on the Temple Mount.

International Observers on Temple Mount?

Senior diplomatic source slams French proposal at UN regarding Temple Mount, points out 'it's the Palestinians changing status quo.'

France: Iran's Missile Test is 'Worrying'

France expresses concern after Iran tests a ballistic missile in violation of a UN resolution.

Prosecutors Seek Six-Month Prison Term for Dieudonne

Anti-Semitic French comedian Dieudonne M'Bala M'Bala's show 'would make anyone want to throw up,' prosecutor says.

France 'Wants to Combat Violent Escalation' in Israel

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius to discuss escalating violence with US Secretary of State John Kerry.

France Hunts US Accomplice to Jewish Market Shooting

French authorities turn to US to identify person who gave online orders to Amedy Coulibaly during terror attack at Jewish market in Paris.

France's Syria Strikes Probably Killed French Jihadists

Source close to Prime Minister Manuel Valls says airstrikes on ISIS training camps likely killed French Muslim foreign fighters.

France Won't 'Spare Effort' to End Violence in Israel

Amid moves to impose two-state solution on Israel via the UN, France says 'everything must be done' to end cycle of violence.

Report: France Advancing UN Resolution on 'Settlements'

Senior officials say France intends to advance a UN resolution on Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

France Closes Louvre Israeli Discrimination Case

France says there's no proof that the Louvre museum discriminated against Israelis.

France Reveals 90% of Russian Strikes Not on ISIS

French Defense Minister reveals nearly all Russia airstrikes are hitting rebels to prop up Assad, announces second French airstrikes.

France Train Hero Stabbed in Sacramento

Spencer Stone, one of the three Americans who heroically foiled attack on French train in August, is in stable condition after being stabbed

New French Campaign Aims to Combat Radicalization

French government ad campaign features mourning families to discourage young people from joining extremists in Syria.

French PM to Russia: Direct Your Airstrikes at ISIS

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls urges Russia to direct airstrikes at ISIS jihadists in Syria, echoes comments by President Hollande.

French MP in Trouble for Calling France 'Jewish-Christian'

Right-wing EU MP Nadine Morano denies doing anything wrong by calling France a country of 'white race,' invoking Judea-Christian values.

Anti-Semitic French Comedian Dieudonne Kicked Out of Theater

Dieudonne evicted from theater for subletting, claims he needed money to pay fines for anti-Semitism convictions.

Outrage as Nazi Flag Unfurled in Center of French City

Residents and visitors describe utter shock after massive Nazi flag hung on gov't building in Nice as rehearsal for movie goes badly wrong.