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'No Jews' Job Ad in France Sparks Anger

French anti-racism group files discrimination suit after design website publishes ad looking for designer who is 'preferably not Jewish'.

'No Jews' Job Ad in France Sparks Anger

French Soldiers Stabbed Outside Jewish Center

Soldiers posted in front of Jewish center in Nice wounded. Attacker previously deported from Turkey; two accomplices flee the scene.

French Soldiers Stabbed Outside Jewish Center

French Police Arrest 8 Members of Suspected Terror Network

Seven man, one woman arrested for allegedly sending aspiring jihadists to Syria.

French Police Arrest 8 Members of Suspected Terror Network

France Implores Jews Not to Leave

France Implores Jews Not to Leave

Muslims Gloat at Paris Kosher Market 2 Days After Attack

Muslim youths post pictures outside store where 4 Jews were murdered, exulting in the attack and flipping off the camera.

Muslims Gloat at Paris Kosher Market 2 Days After Attack

Anti-Semitism Doubled in France in 2014

Days after report says France is the world's most dangerous country for Jews, CRIF reveals huge increase in anti-Semitic violence in 2014.

Anti-Semitism Doubled in France in 2014

Report: France the Most Dangerous Country for Jews

Anti-Semitism Report for 2014, chronicling anti-Semitic incidents worldwide, will be presented during PM's Cabinet meeting Sunday.

Report: France the Most Dangerous Country for Jews

France: More Attacks on Muslims in January Than in 2014

At least as many anti-Muslim acts have taken place in France since the terror attacks this month as all of last year, says local group.

France: More Attacks on Muslims in January Than in 2014

France Reveals New Terrorism Laws as Paris Suspects Charged

Four suspected accomplices of kosher supermarket terrorist Amedy Coulibaly charged with terrorism offenses; France mulls tougher measures.

France Reveals New Terrorism Laws as Paris Suspects Charged

France Arrests Russians over New Terror Attack Plot

Paris attack accomplices also due in court as Muslim worker who saved Jewish shoppers naturalized; PM laments France 'ethnic apartheid'.

France Arrests Russians over New Terror Attack Plot

Iranians Shout 'Death to France' at Anti-Charlie Hebdo Protest

Iranians protest outside the French embassy in Tehran, calling for the ambassador be expelled because of a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed.

Iranians Shout 'Death to France' at Anti-Charlie Hebdo Protest

Islamophobia on the Rise in France

Attacks on Muslim people and institutions double in two weeks after Paris terror attacks.

Islamophobia on the Rise in France

British Jews Spend Solidarity Shabbat with Paris Community

Activists brave choppy seas 'to show solidarity with our French brothers and sisters'; Rabbi dispels rumors shul was shut following attack.

British Jews Spend Solidarity Shabbat with Paris Community

Liberman Wonders 'When Will EU Condemn Belgium and France?'

FM cynically asks when EU, perennial critic of Israeli counter-terror, will slam Europeans for 'excessive force' and demand negotiations.

Liberman Wonders 'When Will EU Condemn Belgium and France?'

Belgian Terror Raid Puts Europe on High Alert

Belgians on high alert after a police raid shootout kills jihadists; anti-terror arrests continue in France and Germany.

Belgian Terror Raid Puts Europe on High Alert

Kerry Lays Wreath at Paris Kosher Supermarket Attack Site

Kerry and French counterpart make symbolic visit to site where 4 Jews murdered, as Kerry apologizes for Obama faux pas.

Kerry Lays Wreath at Paris Kosher Supermarket Attack Site

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Son of Paris Victim: Don't Wait to Make Aliyah

Yonatan Saada's father murdered by terrorist 5 months before making aliyah; 'don't wait for people to take decisions for you.'

Son of Paris Victim: Don't Wait to Make Aliyah

Muslim Worker Who Saved Jewish Hostages Gets French Citizenship

Mali man gets reward for brave action last Friday in Paris kosher market, as Hollande at funerals says 'Muslims main victims of fanaticism.'

Muslim Worker Who Saved Jewish Hostages Gets French Citizenship

Hollande-Valls Make Powerful Double-Team after France Attacks

French president and prime minister's handling of crisis draw unusually-glowing praise from all corners of political spectrum.

Hollande-Valls Make Powerful Double-Team after France Attacks

John Kerry in France to Give Paris 'A Big Hug'

Stung by criticism over decision not to send high-ranking official to Paris anti-terror rally, Obama admin sends Sec of State 4 days later.

John Kerry in France to Give Paris 'A Big Hug'

Charlie Hebdo 'Reborn' Amidst Islamic World's Anger

'Charlie Hebdo will live on' French President Hollande said Wednesday, as Muslims continue to condemn the magazine's newest edition.

Charlie Hebdo 'Reborn' Amidst Islamic World's Anger

Report: France Identifies Coulibaly's Accomplice

French authorities reportedly identify the accomplice of the terrorist who killed four people at Paris kosher supermarket.

Report: France Identifies Coulibaly's Accomplice

Turkey Blocks Sites With Charlie Hebdo Covers

Turkey launches online attack on satirical magazine targeted in Islamist massacre, as newest edition features Mohammed.

Turkey Blocks Sites With Charlie Hebdo Covers

Kosher Store Terrorist Bought Weapons from Belgium - Report

AK-47s, rocket launchers and other guns all sourced from Belgian criminal underworld; 'scared' gun-trafficker surrenders to police.

Kosher Store Terrorist Bought Weapons from Belgium - Report

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Ahead of Mass French Immigration: Who's Still Jewish?

According to Ami Conversion Ulpan director Naftali Kandler, 10,000 French Jews will come in 2015 - 15% of them won't technically be Jews.

Ahead of Mass French Immigration: Who's Still Jewish?

Assad Says Paris Attacks Due to Western 'Terrorism'

Dictator slams Western 'support for terror' in Syrian civil war as cause for Islamist attacks in France, glossing over his own atrocities.

Assad Says Paris Attacks Due to Western 'Terrorism'

New Charlie Hebdo Magazine to Sell Record 5 Million Copies

Deadly Paris attacks spark unprecedented support - and sales - for magazine, as another satirical publication receives death threats.

New Charlie Hebdo Magazine to Sell Record 5 Million Copies

Far Left to Petition Against Plan to Bring French Jews to Judea

Housing Minister Uri Ariel's plan receives fierce backlash from Left, calls idea to bring French to Judea-Samaria a 'cynical move.'

Far Left to Petition Against Plan to Bring French Jews to Judea

A Tense Paris Gets Overrun By Soldiers

After string of attacks and fears of more to come, residents and visiting tourists say swarming soldiers at least provide sense of security.

A Tense Paris Gets Overrun By Soldiers

France Re-commits to ISIS Strikes in 'War Against Terrorism'

France overwhelmingly votes to continue strikes in US-led coalition, days after Islamist terrorism cost 17 lives on home soil.

France Re-commits to ISIS Strikes in 'War Against Terrorism'

French Police Officer Committed Suicide After Charlie Hebdo

Regional police officer turns gun on himself after interviewing victims' families; unclear whether the two are connected.

French Police Officer Committed Suicide After Charlie Hebdo

Kosher Supermarket Terrorist Was on Terror Watchlist

Amedy Coulibaly had been on an American terror database "for a while", according to an official.

Kosher Supermarket Terrorist Was on Terror Watchlist

French Intelligence Official: This May Not be Over

French intelligence believes last week’s attacks could be a prelude to even more lethal attacks.

French Intelligence Official: This May Not be Over

Al-Qaeda in Africa Threatens France with More Attacks

Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb warns France there will be more attacks because of its “hostility to Islam”.

Al-Qaeda in Africa Threatens France with More Attacks

French Police: 6 Terrorists May Still be at Large

As many as six members of a terrorist cell involved in the Paris attacks may still be at large, say police officials.

French Police: 6 Terrorists May Still be at Large

French Comedian Investigated for 'Inciting Terrorism'

Notorious anti-Semitic comic Dieudonne is being investigated for a Facebook comment poking fun at last week's terror attacks.

French Comedian Investigated for 'Inciting Terrorism'

Lapid: Netanyahu - the Impolite, Shoving Israeli

Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid accuses PM of shoving and pushing to make his way to the front row of the mega rally held in Paris Sunday.

Lapid: Netanyahu - the Impolite, Shoving Israeli

Netanyahu to French Jews: The World Must Unite Against Terror

PM says without global unity Paris terror will only increase, calls on Europe to support Israel in the struggle it is suffering as well.

Netanyahu to French Jews: The World Must Unite Against Terror

Kerry to Visit France, US's 'Oldest Ally', over Islamist Terror

Kerry announces Paris trip to speak with French officials after terror attacks, noting both nations committed to 'freedom of expression.'

Kerry to Visit France, US's 'Oldest Ally', over Islamist Terror

French PM: Paris Attacker 'Undoubtedly' Had Accomplice

Manuel Valls says jihadist terrorist who murdered policewoman and four Jews at kosher store had help from suspect still at large.

French PM: Paris Attacker 'Undoubtedly' Had Accomplice

Jewish Self-Defense Squads to Defend Parisian Jews

Betar deploys krav maga 'militia' crews to patrol and defend Jews in wake of kosher supermarket massacre.

Jewish Self-Defense Squads to Defend Parisian Jews

Holocaust Comic Author Slams Charlie Hebdo Censoring

Graphic novel 'Maus' creator Art Spiegelman condemns US media for refusing to print cartoons of magazine where 12 murdered by terrorists.

Holocaust Comic Author Slams Charlie Hebdo Censoring

PMO: France Had Reservations About Netanyahu Coming to Paris

Official with the Prime Minister’s Office says France had reservations about Netanyahu coming to Paris, but did not provide a reason.

PMO: France Had Reservations About Netanyahu Coming to Paris

Hundreds Gather in Buenos Aires to Show Solidarity with France

Several hundred people gather outside France's embassy in Argentina in repudiation of the jihadist attacks in Paris.

Hundreds Gather in Buenos Aires to Show Solidarity with France

Netanyahu in Paris: Our Common Enemy is Radical Islam

In a speech at Paris synagogue, PM Netanyahu calls on French Jews to make aliyah to Israel.

Netanyahu in Paris: Our Common Enemy is Radical Islam

French PM: Losing Jews Would 'Destroy France's Soul'

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said that a mass migration of Jews out of the country would mark 'the failure of the French Republic.'

French PM: Losing Jews Would 'Destroy France's Soul'

To leave, or to stay?

Israeli, French Leaders Divided on Right Place for France's Jews

While Israeli PM Netanyahu calls for Jews to 'come home to Israel,' French leaders argue security will be ramped up to protect them.

Israeli, French Leaders Divided on Right Place for France's Jews

Two of Three Paris Terrorists were Radicalized in French Prisons

Cherif Kouachi and Amedy Coulibaly the latest in a string of anti-Semitic attackers radicalized in French jails.

Two of Three Paris Terrorists were Radicalized in French Prisons

Watch: Solidarity Rally with the Jews of France

Dozens of French immigrants and public officials gathered in Tel Aviv to show support for the French Jews killed in a terror attack Friday.

Watch: Solidarity Rally with the Jews of France

Paris Attacker Releases Video from Beyond the Grave

French terrorist Amedy Coulibaly appears in a posthumous video published Sunday claiming to be a member of ISIS.

Paris Attacker Releases Video from Beyond the Grave

Sharansky: Europe Must Be as Concerned as We Are

On his way to attend mass rally in Paris, Natan Sharansky shares his thoughts on Jews' security in Europe and immigration to Israel.

Sharansky: Europe Must Be as Concerned as We Are

ISIS Communications Claim Paris Attacks 'Just the Beginning'

World leaders meet to discuss joint action against Islamist terror, as intelligence indicates possible planned wave of attacks in Europe.

ISIS Communications Claim Paris Attacks 'Just the Beginning'

World Leaders Gather for Mega Rally in a Tense Paris

Millions of citizens, dozens of world leaders expected to march through Paris Sunday despite ongoing threats from terror groups.

World Leaders Gather for Mega Rally in a Tense Paris

France to Protect Jewish Institutions 'With Army if Necessary'

French Jewish leaders meet President Francois Hollande, say authorities ready to use military to protect synagogues, schools.

France to Protect Jewish Institutions 'With Army if Necessary'

Paris Attack Victim was Son of Tunisian Chief Rabbi

Yoav Hattab, the youngest of four Jewish victims killed in terror attack on Paris kosher supermarket, is the son of Tunisia's Chief Rabbi.

Paris Attack Victim was Son of Tunisian Chief Rabbi

'French Aliyah Will Double in 2015'

Rabbi Moshe Sabag estimates that 14 or 15 thousand French Jews will immigrate to Israel as a result of recent terror attacks.

'French Aliyah Will Double in 2015'

Netanyahu Flies to Paris for Memorial Rally

On his way to Paris Sunday morning, Netanyahu called for a renewed fight against terrorism and for Jews to come home to Israel.

Netanyahu Flies to Paris for Memorial Rally

Paris Victim Said: Israel is the Only Place to Freely be a Jew

Yoav Hattab was in Israel last month and traveled everywhere with an Israel flag on his back, friends recalled as they lit memorial candles.

Paris Victim Said: Israel is the Only Place to Freely be a Jew

Paris Supermarket Victims May be Buried in Israel

Families of four Jews who were murdered at a kosher supermarket in Paris considering bringing their loved ones to rest in Israel.

Paris Supermarket Victims May be Buried in Israel

French Officers Warned of Active 'Sleeper Cells'

French officers told to delete their social media accounts and carry their weapons at all times because sleeper cells have been activated.

French Officers Warned of Active 'Sleeper Cells'