France

Sarkozy the G Whiz

Nicolas Sarkozy hopes that his stewardship of the G8 and G20 will sufficiently impress voters to keep him in the Elysee Palace

France, Russia Ink Landmark Arms Deal

Despite Western criticism of Russian justice, and misgivings by Eastern European NATO countries, France and Russia signed on a major arms package

German Photographer's Anti-Israel Paris Show: 'Gaza 2010'

A French Jewish organization has denounced a German photographer's anti-Israel show in Paris, “Gaza 2010.”

49 Jewish Graves Desecrated in Northeastern France

Nearly a third of the gravestones in the 200-year-old Jewish cemetery of Bar-le-Duc in northeastern France were smashed Friday night.

France in Al-Qaeda's Cross-hairs

Saudi Arabian intelligence agents are warning the international al-Qaeda terrorist organization has placed France squarely in the cross-hairs.

Wave of New Anti-Semitism in France Hits WW II Memorial

Last month, anti-Semites in France attack graves. Last week, they hit kosher stores. The latest target is a WW II memorial to deported Jews.

France: Kosher Stores Vandalized

Swastikas discovered on frontages of kosher stores in Paris.

Jews in France Connecting with Roots – via their Names

A French organization named “The Strength of the Name” has been formed to help Jews change their French last names to their original Jewish ones.

Paris Police Scrap "Sausage and Booze" Fearing Muslim Response

An outdoor "Sausage and Booze" party in Paris has been banned by French police, who believe local Muslims will become enraged - and violent.

Hamas TV in France Accused of Incitement

Al-Aqsa TV has once again been caught broadcasting programs in France violating laws against incitement to hatred or violence.

France Halts Egyptian Anti-Semitic Broadcasts

The French government has ordered a satellite carrier to halt broadcasts by an anti-Semitic Egyptian TV channel.

Strong Showing by Anti-Semitic Le Pen in French Regional Vote

Jean Marie Le Pen, convicted several times in the past for racism and anti-Semitism, has made a strong showing in French regional elections.

France Advocating for Syrian Human Rights Attorney

French Prime Minister Francois Fillon intervenes to persuade the Syrian government to free 43-year-old human rights attorney Mohannad al-Hassani.

Iranian Rioters Chant "Death to Berlusconi" at Italian Embassy

Chanting "Death to Italy, Death to Berlusconi," Iranians protested at the Italian embassy against Italy's decision to reduce dealings with Iran.

French Mosque Raided by Islamic Radicals

A French imam was targeted amidst Monday prayers by a mob of Islamic radicals for his interfaith work with Jews and support for banning the burka.

Video: French Jewry Eye Policy Towards Israel

Bar-Ilan University Prof. Ilan Greilsammer, spoke with Arutz Sheva TV at a conference on 40 years of French aliyah (immigration) to Israel.

Internet Campaign: 'No Gilad, No Mosque'

A new Internet campaign is calling for the closure of the Al Aksa mosque on the Temple Mount until kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit is returned.

Belgium PM to Head EU, Lady Ashton to Replace Solana

The European Union has elected its first full-time president, and a new foreign policy chief. Neither has extensive foreign policy experience.

Arab Media: Netanyahu Approves Shalit Deal

Arab media report that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu approved a prisoner exchange deal to bring kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit to Egypt .

Rabbi's Would-be Killer to Remain Behind Bars

A would-be terrorist assassin with French citizenship will remain in Israeli prison despite Sarkozy's intervention.

‘Au Revoir’ to France and 'Shalom’ to Israel

More than 200 French Jews said “au revoir” to France and arrived in Israel Tuesday – after receiving a sendoff blessing from the chief rabbi.