France

French Journalist Banned for Remarks Against Muslims

Journalist barred from news channel for saying Muslims 'forced French out,' keep in insular communities.

France and Britain Say Iran Needs to be More Flexible

France and Britain tell UN that Iran has not demonstrated sufficient flexibility in nuclear talks with six world powers.

Anti-Semitic Comic Seeks 'Accord' with French Jewish Leaders

Comedian, Dieudonne M'bala M'bala, known for explicitly anti-Semitic shows, is now seeking accord with French Jewish community.

French Police Dismantle Network of Jihadists

French police launch raids across the country to dismantle a network sending jihadist fighters to Syria.

Gaza: Bomb Hits French Cultural Center

Unknown assailants strike center just two months after fire forced its closure in possible jihadi attack.

French Police Detain Possible Suspect in Jewish Museum Shooting

27-year-old man suspected of having helping Mehdi Nemmouche murder four people at Brussels Jewish Museum.

French Senate Votes to Recognize 'Palestine'

Follows vote in lower house of parliament which also urged gov't to recognize 'Palestinian state'; fourth European parliament to do so.

French Jewish Leaders Slam Anti-Semitic Comedian's New Show

CRIF, umbrella org. of French Jews, has condemned 20 French theaters for presenting anti-Semitic comedian Dieudonne's show.

Five Arrested for Threats to Destroy French Synagogue

On same day French police arrest accomplices in Brussels Jewish Museum shooting, five men arrested for threats to burn down synagogue.

French Jewish Girl Verbally Attacked at School

Jewish girl, 8, verbally assaulted and attacked by two Muslim classmates at recess over her religion.

French PM Says Last Week's Anti-Semitic Attack is 'Not France'

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls says he is "surprised" there are not more demonstrations against anti-Semitism and racism.

French Government Vows 'National' Fight Against Anti-Semitism

French Interior Minister vows to make fight against anti-Semitism 'a national cause' after brutal rape and robbery of Jewish couple.

France to Compensate Holocaust Victims Deported by State Rail

France to put $60 million into a fund to compensate Holocaust victims deported by French state rail firm to Nazi death camps.

French President Condemns Anti-Semitic Rape, Robbery

Francoise Hollande says 'unbearable' attack on Jewish family harms all of France; three suspects currently in police custody.

Zeitouni's Family Speaks Out: We Sent a Message to the World

Zeitouni's family traveled to France to attend trial, responded to sentence of daughter's killers: 'We sent a message to world.'

French Interior Minister Condemns Anti-Semitic Attack Near Paris

France's interior minister condemns attack in which armed assailants stormed an apartment, raped a woman and stole jewelry.

France: Jewish Couple Assaulted in Suspected Anti-Semitic Attack

Three men storm Jewish home in Paris and attack a young couple, raping the woman. EJC: It is 'open season' on Jews.

Lee Zeitouni's Killers Sentenced to Five Years

Prison time for Eric Robic and Claude Khayat, the French nationals charged with the hit-and-run of a Tel Aviv pilates instructor in 2011.

If at first you don't succeed?

Kerry Hopes Next Knesset Holds 'Peace Talks'

Kerry calls on next Israeli government to 'negotiate' after his previous talks torpedoed by PA; US denounces French 'Palestine' vote.

Surprised?

France Votes to Recognize 'Palestine'

France joins unilateral diplomatic assault on Israel, ahead of push in UN for Israeli withdrawals; Israel responds move 'harms peace.'

French Jewish MP: Recognizing 'Palestine' Legitimizes Terror

MP Meir Habib urges Paris to reconsider vote, noting that it violates the Oslo Accords, legitimizes PLO and Hamas as political powers.

France Returns Artifacts Stolen from Egypt

250 artifacts from as far back as 2000 BCE returned to Nile state, latest in long spate of French artifact smuggling.

France Readies to Vote on 'Palestine' Recognition

Non-binding resolution to follow similar moves by EU member states Sweden, Spain; French MPs say it will help 'resolve the conflict.'

Diplomatic warfare?

France to Host Global Conf. on 'Israeli-Palestinian Conflict'

Hollande says foisting 'solution' on Israel is diplomatic initiative France must lead, as string of 'Palestine' recognition votes escalates.

Lawyer Punched Stopping Lethal Hit-And-Run Trial

Trial in France of two men who killed an Israeli woman in Tel Aviv with their car and fled the country postponed by attack on lawyer.

Lethal Tel Aviv Hit-And-Run Trial Held in France

Trial starts of two Frenchmen who killed an Israeli woman in 2011 with their car, and then fled to France causing diplomatic debacle.

Lee Zeitouni's Killers Go On Trial in France

The trial of two Paris residents, accused of running down Lee Zeitouni three years, ago is set to begin Thursday.

Sarkozy: Vote Against Recognition of 'Palestine'

Former French president urges members of his party to vote against resolution calling for the recognition of “the state of Palestine”.

'This is What They Have to Do Now when the World is Exploding?'

Prime Minister Netanyahu rips into French legislature for its upcoming vote on recognizing 'Palestine'.

Netanyahu Warns France on 'Palestine' Vote

PM: France's parliament would be making a 'grave mistake' if it recognizes a Palestinian state in a vote on December 2.

French Interior Minister States His 'Admiration' For Jews

Cazeneuve responds to rising anti-Semitism at a gala event in Paris; 'I feel more close to you than you can imagine.'

Five EU Nations Condemn Demolition of Terrorists' Homes

Ambassadors from major EU member states visit Jerusalem to complain about 'counterproductive' deterrent move, US chimes in too.

France Identifies Second Citizen Who Took Part in ISIS Beheading

Mickael Dos Santos, who goes by the name of Abu Othman, identified as second Frenchman involved in Peter Kassig's beheading.

Al-Qaeda Releases Video of French and Dutch Hostages

Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb releases a video showing two hostages begging for their lives.

Poll: French Muslims More Likely to Hold Anti-Semitic Views

New surveys from France suggest Muslims more likely than average Frenchman to hold anti-Semitic views, like Jews controlling economy, media.

French ISIS Terrorist Likely Involved in Kassig Beheading

France says jihadist citizen likely took part in beheading of US aid worker who converted to Islam, possibly another Frenchman too.

French Jews: Recognition of 'Palestine' will Fuel Anti-Semitism

Group representing France's Jews says the French government’s upcoming vote on recognizing “Palestine” may fuel anti-Semitism.

France: Questions Remain About Iran's Nuclear Program

French Foreign Minister says there are still "key questions to resolve" before an agreement with Iran over its nuclear program.

French Convert with Jewish Father Dies Fighting for ISIS

Raphael Amar, 22, who converted to Islam four years ago, died last month fighting for ISIS. His father is a secular French Jew.

French Lawmakers to Vote Nov 28 on Recognizing 'Palestine'

Symbolic vote would follow similar votes in the British and Swedish parliaments. Foreign Minister Fabius calls for 'a final resolution'.

France: Stiff Sentence for Jewish Supermarket Arsonist

Anti-Semitic attack took place during summer riots in Paris suburb of Sarcelle; 4-year sentence sends' important message.'

Will $3 Billion Saudi Deal Arm Hezbollah with French Weapons?

Saudi-funded deal of French weapons signed for Lebanese army - which has deep military cooperation with Hezbollah terror group.

France Moves to Vote on 'Palestine' Recognition

Following suit with Sweden and Britain, socialist French lawmakers propose a vote calling the PA a 'state.'

France Adopts Jihadist Travel Ban Law

France passes law to ban travel on those suspected of leaving for jihad in Syria, after over 1,000 French have already done so.

ISIS Cell Nabbed Ahead of Morocco, France Attacks

French and Franco-Moroccan arrested as they planned attacks on banks and international companies, pushed ISIS propaganda.

French Jews Turn to Krav Maga in Battle Against Anti-Semitism

Martial arts program aimed specifically at French Jews to train them, mentally and physically, to fight frequent attacks.

Survey Reveals Europe Likes ISIS More Than Arab States Do

Why is support for brutal jihadists flourishing in the West, even as the terror group is largely shunned in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon?

France: Woman Ejected from Opera for Wearing Face Veil

Paris opera house ejects a woman for wearing a veil covering her face and which was outlawed in 2011.

Fury, Legal Action Over French Street Named After Terror Chief

MK Yoni Chetboun pens letter to mayor calling naming 'slap in the face'; legal action already being sought to reverse decision.

France Moves Closer to Tough Law Cracking Down on Jihadis

Majority of French Senate approve new bill to counter growing ISIS threat, but far-left MPs, NGOs object.

How a Jewish French Girl Joined ISIS, Tried to Blow up Parents

Center against Islamic cults reveals how girl from religious Jewish family turned to anti-Semitic Islamic extremist bent on jihad in Syria.

France Says No to Recognition of 'Palestine' - For Now

French FM Fabius says recognition must be helpful and not just symbolic, in snub of UK non-binding vote.

Jewish Girl From France Joins ISIS in Syria

One hundred girls and young women leaving to fight and reproduce for jihad in recent weeks, as part of a trend sweeping Europe.

France Condemns Israel Over Jerusalem Construction

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius says new construction in Givat Hamatos is a "direct threat" to the two-state solution.

Bennett: Israel Is Responsible for All Jews Everywhere

“As far as I am concerned, Israel is not just the state of its citizens, but of all the world's Jews,” Naftali Bennett said in France.

Bennett: No Jews Will Be Afraid to Walk French Streets

On a visit to France Sunday, Economics Minister Naftali Bennett urged Jews still living in the country to come to Israel.

France Charges Three Jihadists Returning from Syria

Terrorists include brother-in-law of 2012 Toulouse terrorist Mohammed Merah; Paris rushes to bring men to trial after near-bungle.

Hollande Confirms Execution of Hostage in Algeria

French President confirms the execution of Frenchman Herve Gourdel, says he will not be deterred by it.

Confusion as France Arrests, Then 'Loses' Key Terror Suspect

Brother-in-law of Mohammed Merah, who commmitted the 2012 Toulouse Massacre, disappeared en-route from Turkey to France.

Algeria: ISIS-Linked Group Threatens to Kill French Hostage

'Soldiers of the Caliphate' Islamist group, linked to Islamic State, issues 24 hour ultimatum to France to end airstrikes against IS