France

Over anti-Israel performance

Irish rap group Kneecap sparks fury in France

Irish rap group Kneecap chants “Free Palestine” at a Paris concert, sparking outrage over their anti-Israel rhetoric and ties to Hezbollah.

US envoy to Macron:

'Antisemitism rising, your government isn’t doing enough'

US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner summoned after warning President Macron that France’s inaction on antisemitism is fueling violence.

Report:

E3 Foreign Ministers' call with Iran hits brick wall

According to an Axios report, a phone call between the Foreign Ministers of Britain, France, and Germany and their Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, failed to make any progress on the nuclear issue.

France slams Netanyahu for 'abject' antisemitism accusation

France slams Prime Minister Netanyahu's claim that Macron's plan to recognize a Palestinian state fuels antisemitism, calling the accusation “abject” and “erroneous”.

'Antisemitic hatred'

French PM condemns destruction of memorial for Ilan Halimi

French Prime Minister François Bayrou condemns the destruction of an olive tree memorial for Ilan Halimi, a young Jewish man tortured to death in 2006. The act, filmed by security cameras, raises concerns over rising antisemitism in France.

France: Olive tree planted in memory of Ilan Halimi cut down

Anonymous persons cut down the olive tree that was planted in the Paris area in 2011 in memory of Ilan Halimi, a young Jewish man who was murdered in 2006.

E3:

'We’re ready to trigger snapback sanctions if Iran rejects talks'

France, Germany and the UK warn they will trigger UN sanctions if Iran fails to resume nuclear talks before the end of August.

France:

Air traffic controller suspended after ‘Free Palestine’ remark

Paris air traffic controller suspended after telling El Al pilots “Free Palestine.” El Al condemned the remark, which comes amid rising anti-Israel sentiment in France.

French aircraft controller shouts 'Free Palestine' at El Al pilot

A French aircraft controller addressed an El Al flight over the radio as it was landing in Paris and shouted 'Free Palestine.' El Al: 'We are handling the matter with the authorities in Israel, who are in contact with the authorities in France.'

Report:

France refusing visas for El Al security staff amid tensions

France’s ongoing refusal to renew visas for El Al’s Paris-based security staff is disrupting operations, forcing some to leave the country and fueling diplomatic tensions.

Macron:

'Israel’s Gaza plan is a disaster waiting to happen'

French President Emmanuel Macron condemns Israel’s plan to expand operations in Gaza City, urges the UN to launch a stabilization mission and pushes for a permanent ceasefire to end the war.

'Will worsen the crisis'

France condemns Israel’s Gaza City takeover plan

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemns Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City, calling it an unhelpful escalation.

El Al office in Paris attacked

El Al’s offices in Paris were vandalized on Thursday morning with anti-Semitic graffiti, including the phrase “Genocide Airline,” spray-painted on the building. Red paint was also thrown at the site.

How a Palestinian state could help Israel

Attorney Mike Ehrenstein claims that declarations recognizing a Palestinian state by Western countries might actually benefit Israel.

France expels Gazan student over antisemitic social media posts

Gazan student on a French scholarship expelled after antisemitic posts surfaced online. France freezes its student programs from Gaza pending investigation into how the content went undetected.

Macron

Hostage videos show Hamas's abject cruelty, limitless inhumanity'

Despite acknowledging the evil of Hamas and the plight of the hostages in recent psychological warfare videos, the French President refuses to back down from his plan to recognize a 'State of Palestine' next month.

French FM:

Hostage videos 'unbearable,' Hamas must be disarmed

French FM Jean-Noel Barrot condemns Hamas hostage videos as “despicable” and calls for the group’s disarmament. His remarks come as backlash grows over President Macron’s announcement that France will recognize a Palestinian state in September.

Six to face trial over deadly 1982 attack on Paris Jewish deli

France to try six suspected Palestinian Arab terrorists for the 1982 massacre at Jo Goldenberg’s Jewish restaurant in Paris, where six were murdered and 22 injured.

France demands answers after Jewish teens removed from flight

A group of French Jewish teenagers was removed from a Vueling flight in Valencia, sparking diplomatic outrage after Spain’s transport minister referred to them as “Israeli brats” and police handcuffed their counsellor.

Rubio

'Nations that recognize Palestine can't even say where it is'

US Secretary of State criticizes France, UK, and Canada for rewarding Hamas terror by recognizing a Palestinian state while Hamas still holds hostages, notes Hamas has less reason to release the hostages.

White House

Trump feels that France, UK, & Canada's decision rewards Hamas

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the President opposes the recognition of 'Palestine' because it is 'rewarding Hamas at a time where Hamas is the true impediment to a ceasefire and to the release of all of the hostages.'

Huckabee

'French recognizing Palestine like giving Nazis a victory'

US Amb. to Israel says there is no "rift" between Netanyahu and Trump, warns French move to recognize Palestine as a state causing Hamas to harden its positions.

Human Rights Expert

UN 'mobsters' barred NGOs from French-Saudi 2-State conference

Professor Anne Bayefsky, President of Human Rights Voices and Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, tells Arutz Sheva UN accredited NGOs were barred from entering the UN conference demanding a Palestinian Arab state.

French dep amb summoned for reprimand after Palestine recognition

Minister Sa'ar orders French deputy ambassador to Israel Mikaël Griffon for reprimand after Emmanuel Macron announces France's recognition of 'Palestine.' 'Violating Israel's sovereignty & hypocrisy.'

Will Britain join France's recognition of a Palestinian state?

Over a third of British Parliament members signed a letter urging Prime Minister Starmer to join France in recognizing a Palestinian state.

Over recognition of 'Palestine':

US Jewish groups reject meeting with French minister

Seven major US Jewish groups decline meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot after ‘premature Palestinian state recognition.’

Documents Reveal:

French delegation met with Hamas leaders

Journalist Omri Maniv reports that France held secret talks with the Hamas leadership, with the approval of French President Emmanuel Macron, long before the October 7 attack.

French arrest warrant for former Syrian president Assad canceled

Despite severe war crimes and thousands of casualties in chemical attacks, a French court ruled that the arrest warrant against Assad will be canceled.

Iran, European powers agree to continue nuclear talks

Iran says it will continue nuclear talks with European powers after "serious, frank, and detailed" discussions in Istanbul, the first since last month's bombings of Iran’s nuclear sites.

UK, France, Germany accuse Israel of blocking Gaza aid

France, Germany, and the UK issue joint rebuke of Israel, accusing it of blocking aid and worsening Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. The leaders demand an end to restrictions and call for an immediate ceasefire.

'Happy suicide!'

Wilders slams Macron's Palestine recognition

Dutch right-wing leader Geert Wilders blasts Macron's "Palestine" recognition, sarcastically suggesting southern France as the new Palestinian state and calls the move a reward for Hamas.

After 41 years:

French court orders release of terrorist Georges Ibrahim Abdallah

Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, longest-serving prisoner for crimes related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, to be released from French prison after serving 41 years and return to his home in Beirut.

Huckabee: France will offer Riviera for Palestinian state

French President Emmanuel Macron didn't say where Palestinan state will be located, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee points out.

Senator Graham:

'French Palestine move emboldens Hamas'

US Senator Lindsey Graham criticizes France's plan to recognize a Palestinian state, warning it would embolden Hamas and hinder a ceasefire.

Rubio:

'Macron’s decision a slap in the face to October 7th victims'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces France's plan to recognize a Palestinian state, calling it "reckless" and stating the move only serves Hamas propaganda.

Danon:

France's Palestine move a 'disgraceful reward for terror'

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon condemns French President Macron's plan to recognize a "State of Palestine" in September, calling it a "disgraceful reward for terrorism".

'Positive step'

Hamas hails French Palestine recognition

Hamas applauds French President Macron's decision to recognize a Palestinian state, calling it a "positive step" toward justice and self-determination. The terrorist group urges other nations to follow suit.

Netanyahu to Macron:

'A Palestinian state would be a launch pad to annihilate Israel'

Netanyahu condemns French President's decision to recognize a Palestinian state: “Palestinians don’t want a state beside Israel—they want one instead of it.” Sa’ar: "A Palestinian state will be a Hamas state."

'Terrorism pays off':

Israeli leaders slam Macron for recognizing Palestinian state

Israeli leaders condemn French President Emmanuel Macron’s announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state, accuse him of rewarding Hamas and betraying the Jewish people.

President Macron:

France will recognize a Palestinian state

France to make formal declaration at UN General Assembly in September, as Macron calls for ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and Palestinian statehood alongside Israel's security.

During Tour de France

Anti-Israel protest targets Israel cycling team

Anti-Israel protesters rally in Dieulefit, a French town honored for WWII heroism, as the Tour de France passes through, targeting Israel's cycling team.

UK, allies urge immediate Gaza ceasefire

Joint declaration by UK, EU official, and 25 nations denounces humanitarian conditions in Gaza, criticizes Israeli policy, and urges immediate ceasefire and hostage release.

Iran, European powers to resume nuclear talks in Istanbul

Iran says it will hold nuclear talks with Britain, France, and Germany in Istanbul on Friday, amid rising tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

Europe warns Iran:

'Resume diplomacy or face sanctions'

France, Britain, and Germany issue a stern warning to Iran, demanding immediate resumption of nuclear diplomacy and threatening to reinstate UN sanctions by summer's end if "concrete progress" towards a nuclear deal isn't made.

French court releases terrorist who helped murder Mossad agent

A court in France ordered on Thursday the release from prison of Lebanese terrorist Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, after serving almost 40 years in prison.

Anti-Israel protester arrested at Tour de France

Anti-Israel protester arrested at the Tour de France after disrupting the 11th stage in Toulouse.

Source:

Int'l summit on Palestinian state to take place in September

International envoys will discuss a two-state solution at the UN this month, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, setting the stage for a September leaders' summit.

Europe gives Iran August deadline for 'snapback' sanctions

The EU is moving to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran with an August 29 deadline for nuclear progress. This action could trigger a full "snapback" of sanctions by October 15.

Trouble for Israel's rival in European basketball championship

A month and a half before the start of the European Basketball Championship, EuroBasket 2025, the French team is struggling to field a fit and competitive roster.

European right-wing leaders:

Macron appeasing Iran, undermining Israel

Austria hosts gathering of Europe’s nationalist right as speakers accuse France’s president of appeasing Tehran while pledging full backing for Israel.

Kushner takes office as US Ambassador to France

Charles Kushner begins diplomatic post in Paris with pledge to combat antisemitism, visits Holocaust memorial and US military cemetery in first official engagements.

At UN conference

France, Saudi Arabia to revive push for two-state solution

France and Saudi Arabia will host a conference at the UN in New York on July 28-29 to promote the two-state solution. The meeting was scheduled for June but was postponed amid the Israel-Iran conflict.

Macron calls for joint UK-France recognition of 'Palestine'

French President Emmanuel Macron urges the UK to join France in recognizing a Palestinian state, deeming it essential for regional peace.

Historic breakthrough:

Six face trial for 1982 Paris kosher restaurant massacre

French prosecutors are seeking the trial of six individuals in a special terrorism court for the 1982 Jo Goldenberg restaurant attack in Paris, which killed six and injured 20.

French intel chief:

Iran's nuclear program 'very, very delayed' by US-Israeli strikes

France's foreign intelligence chief, Nicolas Lerner, confirms US and Israeli strikes "very, very delayed" Iran's nuclear program by "various months," seriously affecting every stage from enrichment to warhead design.

France:

Iran sanctions hinge on release of our detainees

France warns it may reimpose sanctions on Iran if two detained French nationals are not released. The pair are charged with spying for Israel’s Mossad, allegations Paris rejects.

Tehran accuses detained French citizens of spying for Israel

Two French citizens, Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, detained for over three years in Iran, now face charges of "spying" for Israel's Mossad, "conspiracy to overthrow the regime," and "corruption on earth."

Amidst Israel-Tehran war

Europe, Iran talk nuclear program

European and Iranian diplomats meet in Geneva for the first direct talks since the Israel-Tehran conflict began. Iranian FM Araghchi backs further talks with Europe but denounces Israeli strikes and rejects negotiations with the US.

European FMs to meet Iranian counterpart for nuclear talks

European foreign ministers are set to meet Iran's top diplomat in Geneva for crucial nuclear talks, with US agreement. This follows a stern call for Iran to return to negotiations and de-escalate tensions with Israel.

Diplomatic source:

'Macron acting with duplicity toward Israel'

A diplomatic source criticizes French President Macron for expressing support for Israel’s security while promoting a Palestinian state.