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Sarah Halimi's Israeli sister to sue the murderer in Israel

The decision comes after a court in France decided not to try the murderer of Sarah Halimi.

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 serve Jews deported to Algeria

France deports 19-year-old illegal immigrant jailed for refusing to deliver food to Jewish customers.

France: Pakistani man attempts to stab Jews near synagogue

Jews in Paris suburb overpower illegal immigrant after he attempted to stab three people.

Iran and world powers to discuss nuclear agreement

Officials 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 mosque

The 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

A 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 Paris

French 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 must move against neo-Nazi soldiers

Wiesenthal 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 issue

Israeli President continues tour of Europe with visit to France, says attempts to stop Israel from defending itself at the Hague will fail.

France to return Klimt painting to heirs of Jewish family

France 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 Europe

President Rivlin will hold meetings on the dangers of Hezbollah, the intensification of Iran’s nuclear project, and the ICC.

Pres. Rivlin, European leaders, to discuss Iran nuclear project

Israeli 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 staff

In Algeria, 101 teachers were killed by Islamists over the years for the things they said. France is on the way. Op-ed.

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Islamist's teen daughter admits lie leading to teacher beheading

Teen admits lie that she was in class when Samuel Paty showed Muhammad cartoons.

Watch: Would-be Marseille stabber arrested

Police arrest man who attempted to enter Marseille, France, school, kosher supermarket, while armed with a knife.

Miracle in Marseille

Man armed with knife attempts to enter Jewish school, kosher supermarket, in Marseille, France.

European countries drop planned condemnation of Iran

France, Britain and Germany dropped resolution criticizing Iran for suspending some IAEA inspections.

Macron: Iran must make gestures in order to renew nuclear talks

French President tells Iranian counterpart he is "deeply concerned" by Iran's violations of 2015 nuclear deal.

European countries to seek condemnation of Iran

Britain, France and Germany will put forward a resolution condemning Iran's suspension of UN nuclear inspections.

European countries condemn Iran for restricting IAEA inspections

Britain, France and Germany urge Iran to reverse all measures that reduce transparency after it halts IAEA inspections.

I am afraid that France has fallen

My fear for France is grounded in its lack of courage to fight for its civilization and the right of its people to speak their minds. Op-ed.

Hate mail: 'This time, it's the Muslims who will deal with you'

Hate mail to French-Jewish lawmaker tells her to ‘prepare for the camps.’

France: Jewish police officer's locker defaced with swastikas

Jewish policeman finds swastikas and anti-Semitic rhetoric on his locker in Paris-area precinct.

Blinken to counterparts: US prepared to talk to Iran

Secretary of State tells European counterparts that the US is prepared to engage in discussions with Iran.

European powers: Iran losing chance to fully realize 2015 deal

Britain, France and Germany: Iran is undermining the opportunity for renewed diplomacy by violating nuclear agreement.

Iran dismisses France's offer to mediate with US

"The nuclear deal has no need for a mediator," says Iranian official after French President offers to mediate between Tehran and Washington.

Paris City Council adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Paris becomes first capital city outside Israel to adopt official IHRA definition of anti-Semitism.

In France, Peter Pan is "racist", veiling toddlers is fine

Macron fails to see that he is participating in the downfall of the Republic. This fragmented base will be too fragile to support it. Op-ed.

Holocaust survivor gifts over $2m to town which saved his life

Jewish man leaves $2M to French mountain town that hid him and his family from Nazis.

Iran rejects new nuclear negotiations

Iran’s foreign ministry says there will be no new negotiations or changes to the participants in its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

Anti-Semitic incidents drop by 50% in France

339 incidents recorded last year compared to 687 cases in 2019. Of those, 44 and 45 cases, respectively, were physical assaults.

France: Iran must comply with 2015 deal

French official says Iran must comply with the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal in order for the US to return to the agreement.

French FM: US and Iran must return to nuclear deal

French Foreign Minister: Iran is in the process of acquiring nuclear weapons, time to bring Iran and the US back into 2015 deal.

France to deport driver who refused to deliver kosher food

French court convicts delivery driver of anti-Semitic discrimination for refusing to take orders for kosher food.

French Jews mark 6 years since Hyper Cacher killings

Unity after terror attacks on Charlie Hebdo, kosher supermarket in France, 'has all bud dissipated', laments lawyer of Jewish victims.

Ministers call for two-state solution for Israel-PA conflict

Munich Group, made up of Foreign Ministers of Egypt, France, Germany and Jordan, meets in Cairo, urges US involvement in peace talks.

France: Food courier refuses to serve Jews

'I don't serve Jews.' Kosher restaurant owners say they were denied service by Deliveroo couriers.

France gives $10M to Palestinian group promoting Israel boycott

French government allocates $10 million for major pro-BDS organization

Dozens of French graves defaced with swastikas

In unusual twist, none of the affected graves belonged to Jews.

French President free of COVID-19 symptoms

French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for the coronavirus last week and had been self-isolating near Paris.

France: Three police officers shot dead, one wounded

French prosecutors say four police officers have been shot in central France, with three confirmed dead and a fourth wounded.

Miss France runner-up suffers anti-Semitism on Twitter

Runner-up of Miss France 2021 competition subjected to anti-Semitic abuse on social media after revealing her Israeli origins.

Jewish family assaulted in France after playing Hebrew song

Bottles hurled at Jewish family near Paris after they played Hebrew songs in their car. 4 suspects arrested.

France: Life sentence for foiled train attack

Moroccan man who attempted mass shooting on a French train and was stopped by off-duty US soldiers sentenced to life.

Charlie Hebdo attack accomplice sentenced to 30 years

Court stops short of imposing life sentence sought by prosecution for 2015 attacks on Charlie Hebdo offices, Jewish supermarket.

France: Anti-Semitic stabber deemed unfit to stand trial

French court accepts insanity defense for man who stabbed his neighbor because he 'wanted to kill a Jew.'

Prosecutors seek lengthy prison terms for Charlie Hebdo attack

French prosecutors seek 5 years to life in prison for 14 suspected accomplices of the Charlie Hebdo attackers.

Suspect in Nice attack handed terror murder charges

Brahim Issaoui suspected of stabbing three people to death at Nice church in October.

France charges suspect in 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant

France charges suspect in 1982 attack on restaurant in Paris' Marais district, a day after he was extradited from Norway.

Paris officers suspended over brutal beating of black man

Video shows French police officers repeatedly punching a black man using a truncheon and tear gas against him for no apparent reason.

Norway approves extradition of 1982 Paris attack suspect

Norway agrees to extradite Walid Abdulrahman Abu Zayed, wanted by French authorities for attack on restaurant in a Jewish area of Paris.

France: Synagogues to open this Shabbat

After being shuttered for months, French synagogues to reopen this Saturday for morning prayers - but number of worshipers capped at 30.

Watch: Macron issues 'ultimatum' to Muslim leaders

After weeks of unrest in France following history teacher's presentation of Mohammad cartoon and subsequent murder, Macron issued ultimatum.

Emmanuel Macron issues ultimatum to French Muslims

French president issues 'republican values ultimatum' to Muslim leaders, demanding they sign charter denying Islam is a political movement.

French radio station apologizes for 'killing' Queen Elizabeth

Radio France Internationale apologizes after technical problem causes it to mistakenly publish obituaries for 100 very much alive celebs.

ISIS claims attack against foreign diplomats in Saudi Arabia

Islamic State says it targeted French diplomats attending ceremony at cemetery in Jiddah because of Mohammed caricatures.

The death threat to free speech in France

In France, free speech faces threats not only from political correctness but also from radical Islam. Op-ed.

Three teens indicted in beheading of French history teacher

Two 18-year-olds and a 17-year-old girl charged with “criminal terrorist conspiracy” in connection with murder of teacher in Paris suburb.