News for France 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 French far-right leader acquitted of breaking hate speech lawsMarine Le Pen posted three images showing ISIS atrocities to Twitter in 2015. France to sell 30 warplanes to Egypt in multi billion dollar dealFrance will sell 30 Dassault warplanes to Egypt starting in 2024 as part of shared fight against Islamist terrorism. European countries denounce postponement of PA electionsFrance, Germany, Italy and Spain urge PA to announce new date for elections as soon as possible. Israeli president writes French counterpart over Sarah Halimi casePresident Rivlin thanks Emmanuel Macron for calling to change law which allowed murderer of Sarah Halimi to avoid trial. French students protest Sarah Halimi verdictJewish students from France protest decision of French court not to try man who tortured and murdered Jewish woman. Sarah Halimi protests and anti-Semitism in France - interview with Crif Exec. Dir.Protests against French court's decision not to have Sarah Halimi's killer stand trial a reaction of incomprehension against the ruling. Paris to name street after Sarah HalimiParis Mayor Anne Hidalgo says the city will name a street after Jewish woman who was murdered three years ago. 'Halimi's murder was a crime against France, not just the Jews'French ambassador meets with Labor MK as thousands protest French court's decision not to try Sarah Halimi's killer. French police worker fatally stabbed by man yelling "Allahu Akbar"Knife attack, which occurred in entrance to police station near Paris is being treated by prosecutors as a likely terrorist attack. Anti-Semitism is a form of delirium, especially in FranceThose in its grip believe Jews have diabolical powers, have a secret conspiracy to control global affairs, cause all the world's ills. Op-edSarah Halimi's Israeli sister to sue the murderer in IsraelThe decision comes after a court in France decided not to try the murderer of Sarah Halimi. Naftali Bennett: French court's decision not to try Arab murderer 'pitiful'Yamina chief says French court's decision not to try Sarah Halimi's murderer is 'pitiful,' emphasizes: 'Sarah was murdered for being a Jew.' 'Immoral decision a stain on French legal system'French MP Meyer Habib: Macron's call to change law after court says Sarah Halimi's killer will not face trial comes too late. Delivery man who refused to service French Jews deported back to his native AlgeriaFrance deports 19-year-old illegal immigrant jailed for refusing to deliver food to Jewish customers.France: Pakistani man attempts to stab Jews near synagogueJews in Paris suburb overpower illegal immigrant after he attempted to stab three people. Iran and world powers to discuss nuclear agreementOfficials from Iran, China, Russia, France, Germany and Britain will meet virtually to discuss possible US return to 2015 nuclear deal. The Green party funds Europe’s largest mosqueThe Greens will not destroy the roots of trees, but are perfectly willing to destroy the roots of European civilization. Op-ed.French Jews commemorate anniversary of 2012 terror attack at Jewish schoolA ceremony commemorating the 2012 terror attack that killed a rabbi and three children at a Jewish school in Toulouse took place on Friday. France announces month-long lockdown for ParisFrench Prime Minister Jean Castex says COVID-19 cases are on the rise and that "more and more this is looking like a third wave."Wiesenthal Center: France needs to take action against neo-Nazi infiltrators in militaryWiesenthal Center has sent a letter expressing its dismay to French minister after revelation of neo-Nazi problem in military. Macron to Rivlin: France very concerned by Iranian nuclear issueIsraeli President continues tour of Europe with visit to France, says attempts to stop Israel from defending itself at the Hague will fail. Klimt painting sold under duress during Nazi era returns to heirs of Jewish familyFrance is returning a painting by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt to the heirs of the Jewish family forced by the Nazis to sell it. Rivlin to hold short visit to EuropePresident Rivlin will hold meetings on the dangers of Hezbollah, the intensification of Iran’s nuclear project, and the ICC.President Reuven Rivlin to discuss Iran nuclear project with European leadersIsraeli Pres. Rivlin accepts invitation to discuss Iran nuclear project, increased Hezbollah power, with three European presidents. It's hunting season in French schools against 'Islamophobic' professorsIn Algeria, 101 teachers were killed by Islamists over the years for the things they said. France is on the way. Op-ed. |
