France

France Confirms Kidnapping in Algeria

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius confirms that a French man has been kidnapped in Algeria by a group linked to IS.

France to Turn to UN with Solution to Israel-PA Conflict

French President says a "solution to the conflict" between Israelis and Palestinian Arabs will be put to the Security Council.

France Approves Counter-Terror Bill on Jihadists

National Assembly passes bill including travel ban on jihadists and means to fight online terror recruitment.

Nearly 1,000 French Citizens Joining 'Islamic State'

French Islamists reportedly streaming to join radical jihadi group, including 60 women; threat of attacks in Europe growing.

Brussels Jewish Museum Suspect in Custody for 3 Months

Alleged shooter, Mehdi Nemmouche, to remain in custody for three more months as trial over museum attack drags.

Anti-Semitic Attacks up 400% in UK, Double in France

529 anti-Semitic violent incidents in France in first seven months; 302 in UK in July alone.

France: We're Prepared to Take Part in Airstrikes Against IS

French Foreign Minister says his country is prepared to take part in air strikes on Islamic extremists in Iraq "if necessary."

French Racists, Anti-Semites 'Have Lost Their Taboos'

Torrent of racist abuse against Muslim minister sparks debate over racism in France - echoing concerns shared by French Jews.

Report: Brussels Shooter Planned Huge Attack in Paris

Mehdi Nemmouche reportedly planned a terror attack along the Champs Elysees on France’s biggest national holiday.

France Leads World Aliyah For the First Time Ever

Amid 'climate of anti-Semitism that is losing its taboo,' Jewish Agency notes France is currently leading world in immigration to Israel.

French Far-Right Paper Provokes Storm Over Muslim Gov't Minister

Far-right weekly labels appointment of Muslim woman as education minister a 'provocation'; Socialist Party head calls for legal action.

French Nationals to Stand Trial for Tel Aviv Hit-and-Run

Claude Khayat and Eric Robic, suspects in death of Israeli woman Lee Zeitouni in 2011, to face up to ten years in prison.

French Teen Arrested Before Going to Syria to Join Islamists

16-year-old girl suspected of trying to reach Syria to join Islamist rebels arrested in the city of Nice.

France: Two Teenagers Arrested Over Synagogue Suicide Bomb Plot

Two Muslim girls, aged 15 and 17, arrested on suspicion of conspiring to blow up a synagogue in Lyon.

Hindu Community Supports Initiative Against 'Death to Jews' Town

Interfaith activist Rajan Zed urges French President Francois Hollande to change offensive hamlet's name.

Ironic Moment as Rocket Interrupts French Reporter

France 24 reporter Gallagher Fenwick was declaiming Gaza's woes when something surprising happened.

Jewish Groups React to Possible Jewish Defense League Ban

French Jewish leaders distance themselves from controversial group, but also question why violent pro-Palestinian groups do not face a ban.

French Government Moves to Ban Militant Jewish Defense League

Amid rising anti-Semitism from anti-Israel extremists, authorities move to ban Jewish group they say is stoking violence.

Brussels: Suspect in Jewish Museum Shooting Charged With Murder

French Islamist Mehdi Nemmouche charged with 'murder in a terrorist context' after extradition from France.

France Finally Hands Over Brussels Jewish Museum Attack Suspect

Mehdi Nemmouche will be interrogated by Belgian authorities over deadly shooting; has remained largely silent during questioning.

French Official: 1,000 French Jihadists 'Getting Ready'

France is set to become even more dangerous for Jews - and for French Gentiles as well.

Paris: 70 Arrested at Banned Pro-Palestinian Arab Protest

French police arrest 70 people after banned pro-Palestinian Arab protest in central Paris degenerates into clashes.

French Police Ban Anti-Israel March Amid Anti-Semitism Fears

Despite gov't withdrawing ban on rallies, police cite serious violence at previous protests to forbid weekend anti-Israel march.

Despite Anti-Semitism Fear, Anti-Israel Protests Resume in Paris

Brief ban lifted after 'guarantee' given that demonstrations would not descend into violence; minister denounces Jewish Defense League.

France Raid Nets 3 Suspected Jihadists

Two men and a woman are suspected of recruiting fighters for Syria and planning 'violent acts.'

Dramatic Footage as Anti-Israel Rioters Clash with French Police

Violence occurred after far-left and Islamist groups defied ban on demonstrations; synagogue and police station also attacked.

French PM Defends Ban on Pro-Gaza Rally After Violence

Valls warns of 'a new form of anti-Semitism.' Seventeen police injured, 44 detained over violence in Paris protest that went ahead anyway.

France Beefs Up Security After Paris Synagogue Attack

President Francois Hollande says he does not want to see "the Israeli-Palestinian conflict imported into France".

International Calls for Cease-fire Intensify

France joins calls for Israel to show 'restraint' in Gaza operation, Hamas ceasefire, despite reports of disinterest on both sides.

As War Rages, Samaria Officials Present Their Case in France

MK Haim Katz and Samaria Council official Yossi Dagan are in France, presenting Israel's case as Hamas rains missiles on Israel.

France Adopts Tough New Law to Crack Down on Jihadis

Jihadi websites will be subject to bans similar to those used against child pornography; radicals could have passports confiscated.

Anti-Semitic Comedian Dieudonne Mocks Murder of French Jew

Controversial French comedian set to launch new show - featuring holocaust denial and jokes about murdered Jewish man Ilan Halimi.

French Jews Reenact 1947 'Illegal' Aliyah to Israel by Boat

Program strengthening French Jews' ties with Israel traces route of 'Hatikva', which tried to defy British ban on Jewish immigration.

France Boosts Airport Security at U.S. Request

France joins other nations in bolstering security at its airports, in line with a U.S. request to do so amid concerns over Syrian rebels.

France, Spain, Italy Launch BDS 'Settlement' Warnings

European nations advise their citizens to refrain from conducting business with 'settlements,' condemn IDF operation.

Germany Extradites ISIS Recruiter to France

Germany extradites a man suspected to have joined ISIS in Syria back to his native France, 10 days after he was arrested in Berlin.

Anti-Semitic Assault and Stabbing in Paris Library

20 assailants beat up Jewish students and stab them in French capital as anti-Semitism continues to peak.

Lebanon: French Islamist Arrested over ISIS Suicide Bombings

Suspect becomes the latest in a string of French Muslims arrested for terrorist activities on behalf of jihadi group ISIS.

Angry French Jews Demand Action on Kidnap Victims

A demonstration in Paris in support of the kidnapped Israeli teens was held Saturday night.

Watch: French Rally Supporting Abducted Teens Comes Under Attack

Anti-Israel extremists attempt to violently break up march in solidarity with three kidnapped teens; at least one arrest.

Shooting Attack at Paris Synagogue Thwarted at Last Moment

Two men approach Paris synagogue with AK-47 and handgun, but flee after spotting police.

Brussels Shooting

France to Rule on Extradition of Brussels Suspect on June 26

French Islamist Mehdi Nemmouche could be deported to face trial over Jewish Museum massacre by the end of the month.

Jewish Teens Sprayed with Tear Gas in Anti-Semitic Paris Attack

French Jews report attack Saturday night by gang of young hoodlums of 'North African origin', as fears over European anti-Semitism grow.

French Far-Right Leader Hits Back at 'Cowardly' Daughter

Falling-out over anti-Semitic joke widens as Le Pen calls his daughter's criticism a 'cowardly hit to the back.'

U.S. and Iran Hold Talks, France to Follow Suit

France announces bilateral talks with Iran on its nuclear program, after Washington held similar talks with Iran.

Unprecedented Split in French Far-Right Party

National Front head Marine Le Pen issues unprecedented public condemnation of her father and party founder's recent anti-Semitic remarks.

French Former Far-Right Head Slammed for Anti-Semitic Pun

Founder and former leader of far-right National Front party condemned by anti-racism groups for crematoria slur.

Brussels Anti-Semitic Shooter to Fight Extradition to Belgium

Lawyer for Islamist terrorist suspected of carrying out deadly Brussels Jewish Museum shooting says he will fight to be tried in France.

France Sounds Alarm Over 'Made-in-France' Jihadists

French officials wake up to the dangerous role of foreign nationals in the Syrian Civil War, as trial of Brussels shooter continues.

Four More Jihadists Arrested in France

Suspects with terror links arrested three days after man suspected in Brussels shooting on Jewish Museum arrested.

Another Anti-Semitic Attack?

Paris: Jews Stabbed Hours After Brussels Attacks

French Interior Ministry ups security at Jewish sites following stabbing; details still developing.

French Auction House Pulls Mein Kampf Sale After Protests

Watchdog group successfully convinces auction house to torpedo the sale, noting it would equate Hitler's manifesto with any other text.

Twenty-Five French Citizens Killed in Syrian Civil War

Foreign national problem mushrooming in France, officials say, after Jihadist recruiter busted transporting nationals to Aleppo.

Former French First Lady Is 'Crazy About Israel'

Carla Bruni, wife of Nicolas Sarkozy, will sing in Tel Aviv on May 25. Wants to bring husband and son to discover 'Jewish roots.'

French Jewish Group Urges Hitler Furniture Auction Ban

Jewish group in France moves to stop Hitler's furniture from being sold at auction.

France: Far-Right Leader Forces Students to Eat Pork

Marine Le Pen issues divisive guidelines in districts controlled by her National Front party; Jews, Muslims the target.

Paris: Harrowing Footage of Victim of Brutal Anti-Semitic Attack

Jewish teacher savagely beaten by Arab thugs who scrawled swastika on his chest speaks out following ordeal.

Islamists Threaten to Assassinate French President

Al-Qaeda linked group vows Jihad against France for sending troops into Mali last year to root-out terrorists.

French Jew Brutally Assaulted in Paris

Attackers beat Jewish teacher, draw swastika on his chest in savage assault.

France to Return Three Looted Paintings to Rightful Owners

France to return 3 paintings seized by the Nazis to their rightful owners. So far, France has returned only 70 looted works out of 2,000.