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EU sanctions Iranian intelligence unit

European Union freezes assets of an Iranian intelligence unit and two of its staff in response to its actions in Denmark and France.

Germany returns Nazi-looted work to French Jew's heirs

German government returns 19th century painting taken by Nazis from French Jewish politician and resistance leader Georges Mandel.

France: Arab World Institute removes bloody Netanyahu photo

French government institute devoted to promoting Arab culture removes picture of Netanyahu with blood-stained from its website.

France blasts Israel over settlement construction

French foreign ministry accuses Israel of violating international law with new housing plans, calls on Israel to 'reconsider decisions.'

French woman confronts anti-Semitic protesters in Paris

74-year-old Jewish woman whose father was killed in Auschwitz confronts three men who made "reverse Nazi salute".

Suspect tied to Charlie Hebdo attack charged

French authorities charge fugitive extremist who is suspected of helping organize 2015 shooting attack at satirical French newspaper.

Strasbourg shooter pledged allegiance to ISIS

French judicial official says the gunman who killed five people at the Christmas market in Strasbourg pledged allegiance to jihadists.

'French prison turned our son to ISIS'

Parents of young Muslim in France imprisoned two years for theft, intend to sue justice system because of his Islamization in prison.

Paris store says Ben Gurion Airport is in 'occupied territory'

Jewelry store at Paris Orly airport apologizes for describing Ben Gurion Airport as being located in “Occupied Palestine Territories”.

Jewish woman attacked by two teens in Paris suburb

20-year-old woman says two teenagers hurling anti-Semitic insults robbed and hit her in Sarcelles, breaking her nose.

Alleged accomplice of Strasbourg attacker charged

French anti-terrorist court charges man for allegedly supplying a revolver used in last week’s shooting attack.

Fifth victim in Strasbourg attack dies of wounds

Polish national wounded in shooting attack at Strasbourg Christmas market dies, bringing death toll to 5.

Family members of Strasbourg attacker released from custody

French authorities free parents and two brothers of Cherif Chekatt, who carried out attack at Strasbourg Christmas market.

Death toll in Strasbourg attack rises to four

Italian journalist dies of wounds sustained in attack in Strasbourg Christmas market earlier this week.

ISIS claims Strasbourg shooting attack

ISIS says terrorist who murdered three in Strasbourg was its "soldier".

Strasbourg shooter killed

Police find, kill Islamist terrorist who murdered 3 in Christmas market shooting.

'We want to preserve the quiet life in Strasbourg'

Rabbi of Strasbourg describes feelings in Jewish community following attack. 'There is tension because the terrorist hasn't been caught.'

Strasbourg gunman ID'd as religious extremist, suspects arrested

Gunman who killed 2, wounded 14 in Strasbourgh named as Cherif Chekatt. Police attempted to arrest gunman, raiding his home before attack.

Jewish cemetery in France defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti

Neo-Nazi slogans found at Jewish cemetery near Strasbourg, France hours before shooting attack in city which left two dead.

France raises security alert following Strasbourg attack

Manhunt continues for gunman who killed three people at the Christmas market in Strasbourg.

Macron declares 'economic and social state of emergency'

French President announces increase in minimum wage amid ongoing protests by the so-called "yellow vests".

'Immigration from France - a historic missed opportunity'

PM instructs Diapora Affairs Minister Bennett to formulate plan to increase immigration among Jews from France.

1,000 people arrested in French riots

Scenes of violence, 126 injured during fourth weekend of 'Yellow Vest' riots.

Saudi Arabia and Trump’s wisdom of low expectations

B'Tselem wins French human rights award

Radical Israeli org. and Arab group with ties to PFLP terror org. to jointly receive French Republic 2018 Human Rights Award.

'Looks like France needs Israel's help to restore peace'

Israeli Dep. Minister Michael Oren mocks French efforts to lead Middle East peace process, points to domestic turmoil over French fuel tax.

France concerned over Iranian ballistic missile test

France’s Foreign Ministry says Iran’s test of a medium-range ballistic was provocative and destabilizing.

Psagot Winery products will not be labeled

Court in France accepts appeal of Israeli winery, orders freezing of EU directive to mark products manufactured in Judea and Samaria.

French Jewish mayor’s home covered with anti-Semitic graffiti

Mayor's home covered in anti-Semitic graffiti in town outside of Strasbourg in eastern France.

Britain worries about Gaza amid rocket attacks on Israel

Britain expresses stance consistent with UN, preferring to speak of 'everyone' without distinguishing between attacking and defending party.

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'Iran using nuclear deal to build empire of aggression, terror'

'One way or another, illegal Arab town near J'lem will be evacuated,' Netanyahu says in Paris on 100th anniversary of World War I Armistice.

Anti-Semitism in France up 69 percent

French PM says anti-Semitic acts in the country rose by 69 percent in the first nine months of 2018.

France says no Petain homage after 'great soldier' outcry

'The marshals whose honor has not been tarnished, and only those, will be honored by the republic,' says spokesman.

French MP: Petain was no 'great soldier'

French MP Meyer Habib reacts to President Macron's intention to honor Nazi collaborator.

Police declare assaults on Jews in Paris hate crimes

Jewish teens assaulted in two separate incidents in French capital. Police say attacks were likely hate crimes.

Graffiti in Nice, France mocks synagogue shooting victims

Mikvah in Nice, France vandalized with graffiti mocking Jews killed during Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.

Will France try to present a peace plan?

According to reports, amid Israeli concerns over a French peace plan, Macron sent a special envoy for talks in Jerusalem and Ramallah.

French students accused of ranking Jewish classmates on FB

University students in France listed and ranked Jewish classmates according to level of affiliation as string of anti-Semitic jokes online.

France to increase vigilance around synagogues

French President Macron condemns Pittsburgh shooting, offers support to grieving families.

France ready to back sanctions against Saudi Arabia

French President says he is ready to back sanctions against those responsible for murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Oui, Macron: l’islamization en marche'!

French nationalist leader praises leading Holocaust denier

Jean-Marie Le Pen, former leader of the National Front party, eulogizes Robert Faurisson, one of the founders of Holocaust denial movement.

Father of Holocaust denial movement dead at 89

French academic Robert Faurisson, who helped build Holocaust-denial movement, dies at age 89.

France: Israel should cancel demolition of Bedouin outpost

France welcomes decision to postpone demolition of Khan al-Ahmar, but also urges Israel to cancel the demolition altogether.

Despite surge from Russia, aliyah falls in 2018

Immigration to Israel declines in 2018, despite 35% increase in immigration from Russia, as French aliyah declines.

Nazi-looted painting ordered returned to heirs of Jewish owner

French court orders 1887 Pissarro returned to heirs of Jewish owner after rejecting appeal by American couple who sued to retain ownership.

France suspends demand for 'settlement' product labeling

France reportedly suspends insistence on special labeling for Judea and Samaria products after lawsuit calling the practice discriminatory.

In France, they are crying “Death to the Whites”

French Source: Iran ordered terror attack

French diplomatic source says decision to freeze Iranian assets follows determination Iran responsible for attempted bombing in Paris.

Is Paris waking up?

France freezes Iranian intelligence assets

France instructs assets of Iranian intel operating in France be seized, in response to foiled terror attack in Paris.

Toulouse imam probed for anti-Semitic sermon

French prosecutors open investigation after prominent imam promises Israel's destruction.

French far-right leader ordered to undergo psychiatric test

Marine Le Pen outraged after being ordered to undergo psychiatric tests for tweeting pictures of atrocities committed by ISIS.

French soccer club to ban fan who used Nazi salute

Lyon supporter who made Nazi salute during game against Manchester to be banned from attending further games.

Anti-Semitism in France: 'Jewish trash lives here'

Jewish resident's front door vandalized in Paris with anti-Semitic writing, far-right symbol. Incident marks 3rd time home vandalized.

New book reveals depth of French collaboration with Nazis

'The State Against the Jews' reveals French authorities were willing collaborators in hunting down, deporting Jews to concentration camps.

French chief rabbi: pray for terror victims on Yom Kippur

This year will be last that September 19 National Commemoration for Victims of Terrorism occurs during Jewish month of Tishrei.

Painting looted by Nazis returned to rightful owner

Renoir painting stolen by the Nazis from Paris bank vault returned after more than 70 years.

Macron attends pre-Rosh Hashanah ceremony in Paris synagogue

French president visits Great Synagogue, as community leaders lament: 'France, the land of asylum, is becoming a land of exile for Jews.'

France's 'Great Replacement' - in numbers

Paris Jew says he was beaten in robbery-turned-hate crime

Victim says assailants singled him out because of his Star of David pendant during attack in Paris.