France

France to Return Stolen Art to Jewish Owners

France will return seven paintings to the heirs of two Jewish families whose artworks were stolen during World War II.

Iraq Frees French Reporter Held for Taking Unauthorized Photos

Iraq has freed a French reporter who was detained in Baghadad for three weeks after taking unauthorized photos.

One-Time Savior of Jews Spearheads Efforts to Demonize Israel

French group that helped Jews during Holocaust declined to attend commemoration, deeming its sponsor overly supportive of Israel.

France to Expel Radical Islamist Imams 'In Coming Days'

French government will be deporting several radical Muslim clerics in an effort to counter the rising tide of “global jihadism"

Student Nearly Stabbed at Toulouse Jewish Day School

Woman arrested after trying to stab a student at the Otzar HaTorah school in Toulouse, where a terror attack killed four last year.

UN's Falk Compares Hamas to French Resistance During WWII

UN Special Rapporteur, Richard Falk compares Hamas terrorists to fighters with the French resistance during the Holocaust.

Anti-Semitic Twitter Hashtag in Mexico Sparks Outrage

Hateful Twitter message in Mexico stirred uproar in the Jewish community, after it became the second “trending topic” in January.

Jewish Group Raises Alarms: Attackers No Longer 'Lone Wolves'

Simon Wiesenthal Center raises alarms regarding threats made by Islamist terrorists that staged deadly hostage crisis at Algerian gas plant.

Israel at UN: Mali Threatens France? Gaza's in our Living Room

As international support is lent to French-led intervention in Mali, the same must be done for Israel’s fight against terror in Gaza.

Survey: 40% of France Holds Anti-Semitic Beliefs

Amid the rise in hate crimes in France, the World Zionist Organization calculated the level of anti-Semitism among French citizens

Al Qaeda-Linked Terrorists Threaten More Attacks in Algeria

Al Qaeda-linked terrorists in Algeria have threatened more attacks if France does not cease its military assistance to nearby Mali.

British Islamists During Protest: Islam Will Dominate France

Islamists in Britain who protested outside the French Embassy in London threatened that Islam will dominate France and England.

Death Toll Skyrockets in Algeria's Al Qaeda Attack

There has been a surge in the death toll in the attack by Al Qaeda-linked terrorists on a gas installation in southern Algeria.

34 Hostages, 15 Terrorists Dead in Rescue by Algerian Army

At least 35 hostages and 15 terrorists were reportedly killed in a rescue attempt by the Algerian army at the In Amenas gas installation.

France Calls for Renewed Peace Talks Immediately After Elections

Hollande announced that "immediately after the Israeli elections you should expect a French-brokered peace initiative in the Middle East."

Islamist Terrorists Kidnap Foreigners in Algeria

Islamist terrorists have abducted at least two foreign nationals in eastern Algeria, according to the UK Foreign Office.

France to Free Terrorist Culpable in Murder of Israeli Diplomat

France has approved the release of Lebanese man involved in the murder an Israeli diplomat and an American military officer.

Hollande Visits Algeria

Hollande Seeking Markets; Visits Former French Colony Algeria

French President Francois Hollande visits Algeria and is warmly received.

Mother of 'I Am Bomb, Jihad' T-Shirt Boy Appears in French Court

The mother and uncle of a three-year-old boy named Jihad appeared in French court Wednesday for sending him to school in "I am a bomb" shirt

European Members of Security Council Condemn Israel

Europe's four member states in the UN Security Council strongly condemn Israel over its planned construction in Jerusalem.

Jewish Cemetery in France Goes Digital

A French historical association plans to turn a graveyard near Strasbourg into France’s first “interactive Jewish cemetery.”

France Asks European Parliament to Lift Le Pen Immunity

French prosecutors have requested that the European Parliament strip National Front leader Marine Le Pen of her immunity.

Did UMP Arrest Its Slide?

Major French Opposition Wins Special Legislative Elections

After a fratricidal party leadership vote the French UMP seemed to rebound in three special legislative elections.

Unabated Anti-Semitism in Paris: Vandals Target Kosher Pizzeria

Anti-Semitism once again hit the streets of Paris over the weekend, when large swastikas were scrawled on a kosher pizzeria.

Police Arrest Two Accomplices in Toulouse Terrorist Attacks

French police arrested two alleged accomplices of gunman Mohamed Merah, who killed rabbi and three Jewish schoolchildren in Toulouse.

British, French, Summon Israel Ambassadors

Israeli ambassadors summoned for talks over new construction in Judea and Samaria.

UK France Exhibit System Flaws

Europe Majoritarian Systems Show Cracks As Right Rejects Center

Analysis: Once hailed as paragons of stability and moderation, the majoritarian systems of France and the UK are creaking.

French Jewish Students Sue Twitter- This Time, Officially

French police have opened a criminal investigation into a recent surge of anti-Semitic messages posted on Twitter.

French Lawyer Seeks Removal of Judge Due to Jewish Name

A French lawyer in the city of Lyon has requested that a judge be taken off a case because he is Jewish, links name "Moises" to "Levy".

France: Criminal Court 'Should Not Be Used' If PA Bid Granted

France warned the PA against taking action against Israel in the International Criminal Court should it be granted upgraded status at the UN

France to Back PA’s 'State' Bid, Britain Unsure

France will vote for PA “state” status at the UN; Britain remains undecided. Israel: UN bid a ‘fundamental breach’ of agreements.

French Consulate Hosts Arab Who Plotted Rav Ovadia's Murder

Salah Hamouri, released in Schalit deal, was among guests at a ceremony in the Jerusalem consulate.

France Hints it Will Support PA's UN Bid

French Foreign Minister reminds senate that President Hollande promised to promote recognition of a Palestinian state.

France: 'US Launched Flame Cyber Attack on Sarkozy's Office'

A French news magazine has accused the U.S. of using Israeli spy software to hack into office of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy.

France Compounds Euro Blues

Downgrading Threatens Bailout Funds; Budget Talks Snarled

The problems facing the French economy also threaten the European Union as a whole.

Major Change in Tide of International Opinion - For Now

As Iran urges Arab nations to send military aid to Gaza to increase its attacks on Israel, Western leaders plainly condemn the terrorism.

Rallies Support Israel's Pillar of Defense in New York, Paris

Thousands are rallying to support Israel's right to defend its citizens in the face of ongoing rocket fire from Gaza.

French CRIF Calls for Israel Solidarity in Paris Protest

French Jewish organization is staging a protest to differentiate between defensive measures taken by Israel and terrorist tactics of Hamas.

UMP Faces Self-Destruction

Personal And Ideological Fillon-Cope Rivalry Threatens UMP

France's major opposition is split between two candidates fighting to lead the party.

Lieberman: No Talks Until Rocket Attacks Stop Completely

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman discussed Operation Pillar of Defense with the French Foreign Minister

Syrian Opposition to Appoint Ambassador to France

France invites Syria's new opposition coalition to send an ambassador to Paris.

US, France Throw Support to Syrian Rebel Coalition

The US recognized the newly formed coalition of Syrian rebel groups as the “legitimate representative” of the Syrian people.

Toulouse Terrorist's Sister Being Investigated

The sister of Tolouse terrorist Mohamed Merah is the subject of a criminal investigation after declaring herself proud of her brother.

Jewish Family Attacked in Marseille, France

The father of a Jewish family was badly beaten and the family home was completely trashed on Sunday by local youths in Marseille, France.

Hollande Supports Syrian Transition Government

French President Francois Hollande meets Saudi King, says he supports a transitional Syrian opposition government.

Netanyahu Visit Without Drama

France Too Preoccupied With Itself And Europe To Get Excited

As the economy worsens in France and the popularity of its leaders sink, Netanyahu visit becomes a sideshow.

Netanyahu's Three Words at Toulouse to Enemies: Am Israel Chai

Netanyahu tells Jews: "I came here...to say together with you against all of the enemies of Israel -- the Nation of Israel Lives!

Israeli PM, French President to Visit Toulouse Terror Site

PM Binyamin Netanyahu is set to visit Toulouse Jewish day school where a Muslim terrorist slaughtered a rabbi and three children this year.

France Expels Anti-Semitic Tunisian Imam

France expels Mohammed Hammami, an imam accused of anti-Semitism and of calling to "violent jihad" against women.

Hollande: Iran Must Prove It Doesn't Seek Nukes

Netanyahu hails French leader's statement as "extremely important" after they meet.

Arab World 'Relieved' If Israel Strikes Iran Nukes

The Arab world will be "relieved" if Israel strikes at Iranian nuclear installations, PM Netanyahu said in an interview with Paris-Match.

French Officials Confirm Exhumation of Arafat's Body

French officials confirm that criminal investigators will order to exhume former PA Chairman Yasser Arafat's body next month.

Strike in Iran Would Benefit the Arab World, Says Netanyahu

Striking Iran would bring "a feeling of relief" throughout the region, including the Arab world, Netanyahu tells a French magazine.

Netanyahu En Route to France, Iran Tops Agenda

Two-day trip starts Wednesday, will be his first opportunity to talk with President Hollande.

French Police Admit Botched Investigation of Toulouse Gunman

A new report reveals loopholes that allowed "delayed reaction" to Al Qaeda terrorist who murdered Jewish schoolchildren.

Netanyahu to Visit Attacked Jewish School in Toulouse

Prime Minister Netanyahu will be in France next week, where he will visit the Otzar Hatorah Jewish school in Toulouse.

Twitter Won't Mediate 'Dead Jew' Tweets

The Union of Jewish Students in France again demands that Twitter remove a new volley of anti-Semitic hate messages - but the site refuses.

'A Dead Jew' Replaces 'A Good Jew' in Twitter Hate Surge

A French group that had forced Twitter to remove anti-Semitic tweets, is urging the site to remove a new wave of hateful messages.

Twitter Agrees to Remove Anti-Semitic Posts

Twitter agrees to remove anti-Semitic posts in France, a day after blocking a neo-Nazi account in Germany.

France Relaxes Naturalization

French Interior Min. Accused Of 'Clearance Sale' Naturalization

The proposals by Interior Minister Manuel Valls to reverse the previous government's immigration policy are drawing fire.