News for France Jewish anti-fascist film thought destroyed by Nazis restored after 80 years1931's Europa had taken on a mythical status in the film world as an early avant-garde film that was supposedly destroyed by the Nazis. French Senate approves adoption of IHRA definition of anti-SemitismResolution was overwhelmingly supported by a majority of parties with a show of hands in the Senate. Multicultural barbarians are emptying France of its JewsAn unprecedented exodus has taken place in France. Muslims enter, Jews flee - and the decision makers call it "multiculturalism". Op-ed. French police chief to be named Righteous Among the Nations by Yad VashemRural town of Vabre's police chief Hubert Landes warned Jews before a mass roundup, so they could escape arrest and flee to safety. Australia submarine deal: France on the outside looking in?With Australia becoming a leading partner in the fight against Chinese influence, France scathing over scrapped submarines deal.France outragedA major shift in alliances has caused outrage in France. Op-ed.French court acquits imam of incitement charges for quoting text commanding to kill JewsSenior imam who in a sermon recited a religious text commanding Muslims to kill Jews has been acquitted. Central Paris attacks suspect: Deaths of innocents was 'nothing personal'Central defendant in 2015 Paris attacks trial says the attacks were retaliation for French air strikes on ISIS. Suspect in gang attack on Jewish man in Lyon, France arrestedLeader of gang, reportedly a minor, held by police after Jewish man called anti-Semitic slur and assaulted at the end of Rosh Hashanah. Call for action: Combat the spread of the 'Qui?' movement across FranceCombat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) warns of popular new anti-Semitic trend gaining traction across France. Paris trial opens for 93-year old Jean-Marie Le Pen accused of anti-Semitic incitementFar right party founder will not appear in person at trial over accusations he made anti-Semitic comment towards French pop singer. France and Germany urge Iran to return to nuclear talksFrench Foreign Minister says it is urgent for Tehran to return to talks, while Germany asks it to resume talks "as soon as possible." French woman arrested for yelling "Heil Hitler" at Jewish family on ShabbatWoman who reversed car up to family and yelled Nazi salute along with calling Jews "the shame of France" faces prison term and large fine.Founder of French website listing high profile Jews facing multiple chargesSince removed website "I am everywhere" listed figures it claimed where Jewish, and referenced anti-Semitic WWII publication. Turkey repatriates French-Jewish man sentenced to 16 years for buying party drug onlineFrench-Jewish man returns to France after 4 years of imprisonment in Turkey for buying drug popular in France. French-Jewish MP: Macron made the right decision on DurbanFrench-Jewish MP Meyer Habib welcomes France’s decision not to participate in UN Durban IV conference. France latest country to boycott upcoming Durban IV conferenceOffice of President Emmanuel Macron says that it is concerned by history of anti-Semitic remarks made at the UN racism conference.French website listing high profile Jews condemned by governmentSite claiming many high profile figures are Jewish referenced main pro-Nazi newspaper from Vichy France in its name. French police detain woman for poster deemed anti-Semitic at COVID-19 protestFrance's Interior Min. Gérald Darmanin says poster is 'reprehensible,' calls out anti-Semitism as 'a criminal offense, not an opinion.' Iran's President to Macron: Help secure Iran's 'rights'Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi speaks to French President Emmanuel Macron, asks him to help secure Iran's “rights” in nuclear talks. Watch: Chaos as performance artists in France protest vaccinations passAs EU nations impose the 'Green Pass' to combat COVID wave, protesters battle police in Germany & a wild fight breaks out in Italy. In France, the anti-vax cause is being hijacked for Jew-hatredSimon Wiesenthal Centre pens letter to French Interior Minister, demanding extreme-right YouTube channel be closed down. Did France warn the U.S. over Wuhan lab as early as 2015?Reports are surfacing that France warned the US government something 'suspicious' was going on at the Chinese lab years ago. France: Iran endangering chance of reviving nuclear dealFrance warns that Iran is endangering the chance of reaching an agreement on reviving 2015 nuclear deal. Aliyah season begins with 160 Olim from FranceIsrael has seen a 137-percent jump in the number of new immigrants from France so far during 2021 compared to the same period last year. French lawmakers meet with BennettDozens of French MPs meet with Israeli Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. French court orders Twitter to disclose efforts to combat hate speechRuling would force Twitter to hand over all documents related to its worldwide effort to remove hateful posts from its social network. Two swastikas burned into Auschwitz memorial in Grenoble, FranceThe incident is the second times in recent days that swastikas have been carved into the stone monument using a blowtorch. Controversial French comedian Dieudonné sentenced to prisonDieudonné has in the past stirred up controversy due to his anti-Semitism and for the "reverse Nazi salute". 1888 tefillin case looted by Nazis returned to French Jewish familyCase had been given to Algerian Jewish man as a bar mitzvah gift and was later stolen from his Paris apartment in 1942 by the Nazis. US, France: Time running out to revive Iran nuclear dealBlinken: There will come a point where it will be very hard to return back to the standards set by the JCPOA. Egyptian who carried out attack outside Louvre sent to prisonFrench court jails man who attacked soldiers with machetes outside the Louvre Museum in Paris for 30 years. 9 suspects appear in French court over 2017 anti-Semitic home invasionThe family’s lawyer has “not a doubt” that the home invasion was motivated by anti-Semitism.Nazi hate symbols spray painted on election signs in French villageMayor of Oulches describes the Hitler saluting vandals as a group who came to the town to rent the village hall for a party. Two French Jewish communities and mayor receive death threatsLetters sent to mayor and Jewish communities in southern France threatens terror attack against synagogues. Man who slapped Macron sentenced to four months in prison28-year-old Damien Tarel also banned from ever holding public office in France and from owning weapons for five years. Man who slapped French President Macron to be chargedSlapper of president admits to being member of far-right groups, says slap was spontaneous, not premeditated.Macron: France willing to contribute to efforts to achieve 'two-state solution'Speaking to AJC Forum, French President reaffirms commitment to fighting anti-Semitism. France to open parliamentary inquiry into murder of Sarah HalimiProposal by politician Meyer Habib will set up committee with powers to call police, witnesses, ministers and judges to testify. French presidential candidate says murder of Jewish students was part of a conspiracyJean-Luc Melenchon, a far-left candidate, suggests 2012 murder of Jewish students in Toulouse was part of an election conspiracy. Watch: French President Macron slappedFrench President slapped during tour of southern France. Suspect arrested. New scholarly version of Mein Kampf released in FranceNew version adds historians' critical notes that debunk Hitler's point of view throughout the text. Rabbi Haim Korsia, Chief Rabbi of France, wins second termRabbi Haim Korsia re-elected with 75% of the vote, CER Pres. Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt says 'huge privilege to work with Rabbi Korsia.' France: Man who promoted terrorism handed five years in prisonIn significant verdict, French court sentences Holocaust denier to 5 years for making death threats. West won't push for anti-Iran resolution at IAEA board meetingBritain, France, Germany, US will not push for resolution against Iran despite its failure to explain uranium traces found at three sites. French lawmakers approve new anti-terror legislationFrench MPs vote in favor of tightening anti-terror laws, including placing curbs on movements of convicted radicals.France: Suspected Islamist radical stabs police officer, shoots two othersMan who had been on a watch list for Islamic radicalism stabs police officer and shoots two other officers before being killed. French ambassador called for reprimandIsraeli FM Ashkenazi reprimands French ambassador to Israel following French FM Le Drian warns Israel may become 'apartheid' state. Netanyahu blasts French Foreign Minister over 'apartheid' claimPM Netanyahu fires back after French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian warned of "long-lasting apartheid" in Israel.French, UN, Canadian leaders demand justice for Sarah HalimiFrench leaders, officials from UN, Canada, Israel demand justice for Sarah Halimi amid wave of antisemitism.French FM warns of 'apartheid' in IsraelFrench Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian warns of "long-lasting apartheid" in Israel if Palestinian Arabs fail to obtain their own state. Canadian academic to be tried in France for deadly 1980 terror attack on Paris synagogueLebanon-born Canadian academic to be tried in France for 1980 Paris synagogue bombing attack. France pushing for Gaza ceasefire at UNFrance planning to bring forward resolution at UN Security Council calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.French FM backs Israel's right to self-defenseForeign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi speaks to French counterpart who says Israel has the right to defend itself from Hamas rocket attacks.UK-France row escalates over Jersey fishing groundsThe UK has sent two Royal Navy ships to patrol the self-governing Channel island of Jersey located between the UK and France, European countries condemn Israel for construction in JerusalemFrance, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Britain condemn Israel for approving construction in the Har Homa neighborhood of Jerusalem. Iranian diplomat who planned bomb attack drops appeal of 20-year sentenceAssadollah Assadi drops appeal of sentence handed down for attempting to bomb Iranian dissident group's French rally |
