France

In unanimous vote:

All hostages to be made honorary citizens of Paris

All party leaders, including the Communist Party and the Radical Party of the Left, voted in favor and demanded in their speeches the immediate release of all hostages.

Paris attacker transferred from Belgium to France

Salah Abdeslam, who was sentenced to life in jail over 2015 Paris attacks, removed from his Belgian prison cell and transferred back to France.

President Macron:

The French nation will never forget the 10.7 victims

The French President participated in a ceremony commemorating the French victims of the Hamas attack and mentioned the three French citizens who are still in captivity: Ofer Calderon, Ohad Yahalomi, and Orión Hernández Radoux.

France:

'We expect proof that hostages received medication'

Medicine for Israeli hostages being held by Hamas entered the Gaza Strip last month, but there has been no indication that the hostages received it.

COGAT to French MP:

'Israel does not limit humanitarian aid to Gaza'

After left-wing French MP Thomas Portes claims trucks at Rafah Crossing prove Israel is allowing thousands of Gazans to die of hunger, COGAT notes those trucks are not blocked by Israel but waiting for organizations to receive them in Gaza.

Chief Rabbi of France:

'A direct line runs from Auschwitz to Be’eri'

Rabbi Haim Korsia delivered an emotional speech to representatives of 47 member countries of the European Commission

France announces decision to suspend UNRWA funding

No plans for UNRWA funding during first half of 2024, French Foreign Min. says.

France:

'1000% rise in antisemitism since October 7th'

Crif today published full report on antisemitic incidents in France, showing a 1000% rise in antisemitism since October 7th"

French FM:

Accusing Israel of genocide crosses moral threshold

French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne criticizes South Africa's case against Israel in remarks to Parliament, says genocide 'cannot be exploited for a political end.'

Belgium:

Police stop bus over 'terrorist' conversation

Belgian police stop bus coming from France after a passenger reports hearing a conversation about a possible attack.

France:

Students campaign to make Oct 7 ‘World Day Against Antisemitism'

French Muslim student who opposes Hamas launches campaign to have October 7. marked as the international day against antisemitism.

Former French general:

'The party in Re'im was a provocation'

General Michel Olhagaray causes uproar over comments on the party near Kibbutz Re'im, which was attacked by Hamas on October 7.

'Reckless behavior':

Four countries condemn Iran over uranium enrichment

France, Germany, Britain and US condemn Iran after IAEA report said it increased its production rate of highly enriched uranium.

During call with Netanyahu:

Macron demands 'lasting ceasefire in Gaza'

French President speaks to Netanyahu, expresses "deepest concern" over civilian deaths in Gaza.

France 'gravely concerned' by intensified Gaza fighting

France’s Foreign Ministry calls for immediate truce, criticizes "systematic bombing" in Gaza.

Report:

Netanyahu demanded Hezbollah be moved from the border - & caved

In negotiations with the US and France, Israel is sending very different messages than what it has declared to the public, report says.

French Parliament rejects sanctions against French-Israeli MP

The French National Assembly has rejected a call by 39 MPs to sanction French-Israeli MP Meyer Habib for supporting Israel's war in Gaza.

Austin and French counterpart:

'Houthi attacks a significant problem that must be addressed'

US Secretary of Defense and French counterpart discuss continued attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen's Houthis.

Macron:

'Fighting terrorism does not mean flattening Gaza'

French President again criticizes Israel's response to Hamas attack: Stop this response because it is not appropriate.

Lebanese media:

French say Israel ready for a ground offensive in Lebanon

French authorities warned Hezbollah that if negotiations to secure Israel's border fail, there may be a large offensive into Lebanon.

France's message to Lebanon: The rules of the game have changed

French Pres. Macron sent message to Lebanon pushing for diplomatic solution to distance Hezbollah from border with Israel, report says.

France:

'There was failure in psychiatric care of Paris attacker'

French Interior Minister says there was failure in psychiatric care of the Islamist who stabbed a German tourist to death on the weekend.

Suspected terror attack in France

One dead, two injured, after attacker yells 'Allahu akbar' and attacks passersby near Eiffel Tower.

France seeks to sanction Israelis who attack Palestinians

The sanctions come as a balancing measure in a proposal to sanction Hamas leadership.

French FM to Iranian FM:

'Everyone must condemn terrorist attacks against Israel'

Minister Catherine Colonna firmly warned her counterpart against any escalation or extension of the conflict, particularly in Lebanon.

France issues arrest warrant for Assad

France issues arrest warrant for Syrian President over his regime’s alleged use of chemical weapons against civilians.

French official:

'Macron has not changed his position on Israel vs. Hamas'

French official rejects Netanyahu's criticism of Macron's comments that Israel should "stop killing babies and women".

French Interior Minister:

'Antisemtism has exploded since October 7'

France says more than 1,000 antisemitic acts have been recorded since Hamas attack on Israel. 486 people have been arrested.

Jewish woman stabbed in France

Police find swastika plastered to door of Jewish woman who suffered stabbing while at home.

French mayor denounces graffiti labels on Jewish homes

The mayor of Saint-Ouen has ordered police to use all possible means to arrest those painting Stars of David on Jewish homes.

Herzog:

'The central problem of the conflict is terrorism'

Israel's President speaks to French TV, affirms Israel's commitment to international law while doing what is needed to defend itself.

France:

Government seeks to probe leftist lawmaker over Hamas comments

French Interior Minister says leftist lawmaker should be probed for justifying terrorism after she said Hamas is a "resistance" movement.

PM Netanyahu:

'European leaders unwavering in support for Israel'

PM Netanyahu speaks with leaders of Germany, France, and Greece, thanks them for 'unswerving support' for Israel.

Teacher killed in stabbing attack at French school

Man yells 'Allahu akbar' before stabbing 3 people at high school in French town of Arras.

France:

Leftist party being investigating for glorifying terror

New Anti-Capitalist Party investigated after saying it supports "the Palestinians and the means of struggle they have chosen to resist".

Western countries:

'We will support Israel in its efforts to defend itself '

Leaders of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States condemn Hamas, express support for Israel.

'A message of exclusion':

Muslim sports federations denounce France's hijab ban

Sports federations from majority Muslim countries denounce France's move to bar its Olympic athletes from wearing the hijab.

Iranian activists face campaign of intimidation in Europe

The regime uses a wide variety of means to try and silence critics even outside its borders.

French Ambassador to Israel:

'France is gradually changing the way it looks at this region'

France’s new Ambassador to Israel speaks to i24NEWS: We always want to promote what is incredible in relations between France and Israel.

Iran urged to reverse its decision to ban IAEA inspectors

US, Britain, France and Germany call on Iran to "immediately reverse" decision to withdraw accreditation from nuclear watchdog inspectors.

Antisemitic attack in France:

Jewish man threatened on the way to synagogue

Jewish man in Marseille robbed and cursed with antisemitic slurs on his way to the synagogue.

Britain, France and Germany to maintain sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany announce strategy to maintain nuclear sanctions on Iran even after they expire under terms of 2015 deal.

France looking to ban electronic cigarettes

The Prime Minister of France has announced that e-cigarettes will be forbidden by law as a gateway to the dangers of smoking.

UN vote on extension of Lebanon peacekeeping mission delayed

France, US and UAE argue over the freedom of movement of troops in UNIFIL.

France to ban Muslim abaya dresses in schools

France's Education Minister announces ban on abaya dresses worn by some Muslim women.

French mayors close shows by antisemitic comedian Dieudonné

Mayors of Toulouse, Lyon, Grenoble, and more towns ban performances by bigoted comedian following Simon Wiesenthal Center outreach.

France:

Antisemitic graffiti written on kosher restaurant on Shabbat

Suspect arrested after antisemitic graffiti found on restaurant in Levallois-Perret.

11 families make Aliyah from France to Samaria

Newest arrivals greeted in Yakir as number of families who have made Aliyah from France to Samaria reaches 120.

Tragedy in France:

Israeli climber killed during trip to Mont Blanc

Stas Davidov, 55, evacuated by helicopter to hospital for medical treatment, where he was pronounced dead.

France seeks to dissolve far-right party due to antisemitism

France's Interior Minister says he ordered his department to dissolve Civitas, a far-right party, because of its antisemitism.

France’s €1 ETER train deal to boost tourism in the North

Hauts-de-France's ETER has introduced a new initiative to rejuvenate tourism with a €1 train fare. Learn about this new investment.

Europe is a Pompei under a multicultural volcano - Part I of 2

The killing of a teen criminal vs. the passing jof judicial reform.The lawless violence of 2023 is similarly close to the surface. Op-ed.

France to subsidize clothing repairs

A new French initiative would see the government subsidize repairs to clothing to reduce the amount of garments sent to landfill.

French YouTuber 'saved' by Jewish man in self-immolation stunt

A social experiment in which a YouTuber seemed ready to burn himself to death was ended by a Jewish youth rushing to intervene.

Welcome to the Islamic Republic of France - or is it Faraz?

There will not be a wave of adherence to Islam, but the religious minority will impose its rules by becoming the majority. Op-ed.

France's dangerous games may harm Israeli interests

Emanuel Macron should be made aware that his games aren’t as cunning as he thinks they are, and he should stop trying to play both sides.

Karma for France: Payback for its crimes against the Jews?.

Jews out, Muslims in. Op-ed.

A two-state solution for terminally ill France?

France lost the chance to treat the cancer when it first appeared and now it has metastasized and is terminal. Op-ed.

Erdogan:

'France riots are because of institutional racism'

Turkish President blames France's nationwide riots on "Islamophobia".

France burns and multiculturalists yawn

Denial by the ruling classes and the cultural leftism that dominates in the media are largely responsible for the flames in France. Op-ed