France

France Launches Criminal Probe Against Assad

French authorities launch criminal probe of Syrian President for alleged war crimes between 2011 and 2013.

France: Jews, Muslims Forced to Wear Red Discs Around Necks

Elementary school students in Burgundy singled out for not eating pork; mayor withdraws initiative in shock after parents, leaders protest.

France Launches First Anti-ISIS Airstrikes in Syria

French jets hit several 'Islamic State' targets, after government expands operations previously limited to Iraqi territory.

French ISIS Jihadi Who Held Western Journalists Captive Named

Salim Benghalem was an associate of Brussels Jewish Museum killer Mehdi Nemmouche.

French Artist Forced to Cover Up Anti-Semitic Graffiti

Anish Kapoor wanted to leave hate graffiti on controversial statue as testament to evils of racism; local council says it's too offensive.

France: Marine Le Pen Charged for Comparing Muslims to Nazis

National Front head Marine Le Pen charged with inciting racial hatred for comparing Muslims praying outdoors to Nazi occupation.

France Softens Position on Assad, Won't Demand His Removal

France's Foreign Minister announces his country will not demand Syrian President's departure as a precondition for peace talks.

France Seeks to Beat Business Competition in Iran

Paris opens business office in Tehran against 'fierce competition' from other European powers after nuclear deal.

Rouhani to Make Historic Visit to France

Thanks to nuclear deal Rouhani to become first Iranian president to visit France since 1999, with political defusing of Syria on the agenda.

Former French Minister: Germany Took Our Jews and Gave Us Arabs

Former French minister Patrick Devedjian stirs up controversy after jokingly saying Germany left his country with Arabs.

French Sculpture Vandalized a Third Time

Sculpture on display at France's Palace of Versailles vandalized for a third time, after earlier being covered in anti-Semitic graffiti.

France to Host PA at Official Government Meeting

Joint meeting does not imply France recognizes 'Palestine' but sources say meeting is 'step in that direction.'

French Aliyah Stealing Paris Hi-Tech Talent

France's Economy Minister visits Israel to lure back Jewish business and hi-tech experts, insists Jews 'can innovate as well in France.'

Anti-Semitic Graffiti Won't be Removed from French Sculpture

Artist Anish Kapoor says he wants vile vandalism on his controversial work to remain as reminder of 'anti-Semitism that we'd rather forget.'

France Backs Labeling Israeli 'Settlement Produce'

French Economy Min. says Paris favors EU move to label Jewish-made goods from Judea and Samaria; decision imminent.

Jean-Marie Le Pen Launches New Party

Jean-Marie Le Pen launches new party named after France's flag, after being expelled from the rightist party he founded.

Arafat Poison Probe Finally Closed by French Judges

French judges investigating claims that former PA chairman was murdered have closed the case without bringing any charges.

For Olim, First Day in School Means First School Year in Israel

Arutz Sheva speaks to newly-arrived olim from France to hear of their hopes for the new academic year in the Jewish homeland.

French Journalists Jailed Extorting Morocco's King

2 journalists threaten King Mohammed VI with 'compromising' book if he doesn't pay $3.4 million bribe - only to get jailed in Paris.

France Announces Train Attack was 'Terrorist'

Prosecutor reveals details of thwarted shooting, in which a Moroccan 'terror organization member' tried to murder entire train car.

Meet the Paris Twins Defending Israel

Katorza brothers left anti-Semitism in France to enlist as combat soldiers, where they relish 'building our new lives together.'

France to Honor Train Heroes with Highest Accolade

French President Francois Hollande to present three Americans and a Briton with medal in recognition of their bravery in train attack.

Three Injured in European Train Shooting

Heavily armed gunman opens fire on passengers traveling from Amsterdam to Paris; no definite links to terrorism, police say.

Anti-Semitic Le Pen Faces Ouster from Far-Right Party

Founder of France's National Front will attend disciplinary hearing for calling the Nazi gas chambers a 'detail' of history.

French Media Probed for Blowing Cover of Man in January Attacks

Man sues French TV, radio stations for live coverage revealing he was hiding in shop where Charlie Hebdo murderers holed up in last stand.

Paris Police Brace for Violent Protests over 'Tel Aviv Beach'

500 police deployed along River Seine as anti-Israel groups mobilize to demonstrate against Tel Aviv display.

Former French Synagogue Burns Down in Suspected Arson

As police urge caution, mayor of Maizieres-les-Vix insists fire at an out-of-use synagogue in the village was arson.

Will French Students be Forced to Eat Pork?

French court to rule on controversial decision to ban kosher, halal meal options in one town's schools.

France: 'Hate Crime' Robbery Against Prominent Jew

Robbers break into French Jewish leader's house, steal valuables and write "Dirty Jews, long live Palestine" on the wall.

New French Israelis Urge: Make Aliyah With Joy!

Arutz Sheva speaks with new immigrants from special charter flight as they get Israeli IDs, and learns why they made the 'big step.'

Iranians Protest Historic Visit of French FM 'Israeli Spy'

Fabius first French foreign minister in Iran in 12 years - but he is greeted with chants 'Fabius, servant of the US, spy of Israel.'

Police Open Fire After Car Tries to Smash Through Paris Square

Drivers attempt to smash through barricades being set up for Tour De France.

Le Pen to be Charged with Holocaust Denial

Founder of France's far-right National Front to go on trial for April assertion that Nazi gas chambers were just a 'detail' of World War II.

Watch: Celebrating Joining the Jewish Nation

Converts from France, who spent their final year of study at the seminary in Yakir, completed the process in a moving ceremony.

Will Arafat 'Poisoning' Probe Finally Be Closed?

Prosecutor moves to dismiss case claiming terror leader Yasser Arafat was poisoned; now magistrate will make the final ruling.

Remains of Holocaust Victims Found at French Forensic Institute

Body parts belonging to 86 Jewish victims of Nazi anatomy professor discovered by historian at forensic institute in eastern France.

France Foils Terror Plot, Arrests Four Suspects

French authorities foil a plot by four would-be extremists to attack military bases.

France: Gunmen Break Into Home Because 'Jews Have Money'

Three masked gunmen target Jewish family for robbery and assault. Parents and son hospitalized.

Gunmen on the Run after Taking Hostages in Store Near Paris

18 people were held in a Primark clothing store, in what appears to be a robbery gone awry.

Paris: 13-Year-Old Jewish Boy Beaten Outside His School

13-year-old Jewish boy from Paris beaten and robbed by six anti-Semites who called him "dirty Jew".

France: Islamist Leader Linked to Anti-Jewish Terror Plot Jailed

Leader of banned org Forsane Alizza among 15 Islamists on trial for terror plots against Jews, arrested after Toulouse Massacre.

France Denies it Dropped UN Bid on Israel-PA Talks

French Foreign Ministry says it does not intend to give up its bid to advance a UN resolution on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

PA Foreign Minister Claims France Dropped UN Peace Talks Bid

PA Foreign Minister Riad al-Malki claims France abandoned its bid to advance a UN resolution to restart peace talks.

Paris to Build 'European Center for Judaism'

'It would’ve been easy to give up and say Jews are leaving,' says Jewish Consistoire head. 'I want to convey a different message.'

French Gov't Will Continue Funding Radical Gaza Flotilla NGO

French embassy, foreign min. justify government funding to militantly anti-Israel organization - but won't say how the funds are used.

Teen Threatened French MP Because he 'Represented Israel'

19-year-old Muslim teen who threatened French MP Meir Habib, Israeli Consulate-General, given one year in prison.

Surprise! French Anti-Semitism Down Drastically

New ADL poll finds people with anti-Semitic views down in general in 2015 - but anti-Semitism among Muslims skyrocketing.

French Beheader Had ISIS Link

Paris chief prosecutor reveals Yassin Salhi, who beheaded his boss and tried to blow up gas factory, acted according to ISIS orders.

France Pushes New Plan for Israel-PA Talks

Foreign Minister says France wants to set up new group of US, European powers and Arab countries to revive Israeli-Palestinian talks.

Israeli Embassy Complains over French Funds to Flotilla NGO

Following Arutz Sheva expose of French gov't funding to flotilla NGO, Israeli embassy in France raises issue with French foreign ministry.

French Terrorist Sent Decapitation Selfie to Syria

Investigators finally trace where Muslim extremist Yassin Salhi sent a selfie of himself together with his boss's severed head.

France: Terrorist Confesses to Beheading His Boss

After several hours of silence, Islamist Yassin Salhi finally confesses to his gruesome crimes in Friday terror attack in Lyon.

Grisly Details of French Terrorist Beheading 'Selfie' Emerge

'Selfie' with decapitated head and potential links to Al Qaeda investigated as Islamist terrorist undergoes interrogation.

State Department: No Evidence Three Attacks Were Related

State Department spokesman says there is evidence that attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait were coordinated.

White House Condemns 'Heinous' Series of Attacks

White House condemns spate of terrorist attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait, offers support to the affected countries.

Israeli Minister Urges French Aliyah Following Beheading Attack

Immigrant and Absorption Minister Ze'ev Elkin calls on French Jews to move to Israel following Friday's gruesome attack.

Attacker and Victim in France Decapitation Attack Identified

Terrorist known to police, though he did not have a criminal record; attack one of a string of terrorist assaults worldwide Friday.

Muslim Terrorist Beheads Man in France Attack

Terrorist strikes gas factory while carrying Islamic flag, sets off explosives, beheads man and wounds several others.

Obama Assures France: We're Not Spying on You Any More

POTUS speaks to French President Francois Hollande by phone, attempts damage control after Wikileaks spy cable.

Court Throws Out French Mother's Lawsuit over Jihadist Son

French court dismisses case by a mother against the government for failing to stop her son from leaving to join jihadists in Syria.