France

France Reveals 110 French Fell Fighting for ISIS

French PM enumerates large numbers of jihadists migrating to Syria and Iraq; 9 of the dead conducted suicide attacks.

Warning Against 'Militant Secularism' in French Schools

France's Education Minister: recent crackdowns on garb deemed subjectively as 'religious' may discourage secularism.

French FM Will Visit to Prompt New Israel-PA Talks

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius is set to visit Israel next month, with a new plan to get Israel and the PA talking.

France: No Inspections? No Deal with Iran

France’s Foreign Minister says his country will not sign a deal with Iran if it rules out inspections of its military sites.

France Honors Four Nazi Resistance Fighters

Fighters to be inducted into the Pantheon mausoleum in honor of the 70th anniversary of the war's end.

Internet Black List Aims to Strike Out at Anti-Semites

An activist fighting anti-Semitism in France has established a “blacklist” of anti-Semitic and anti-Israel public figures.

France to Host International Meeting on ISIS

France announces high-level meeting of the international community on combating the threat posed by ISIS.

Iran Seeks 24 Days' Notice Before Nuclear Inspectors Visit

France's foreign minister says Iran wants 24 days’ notice before international inspectors could visit its nuclear sites.

Paris Jew Pinned Down and Savagely Beaten in Anti-Semitic Attack

Latest anti-Semitic attack by Arab thugs leaves teen in serious condition; passerby joined in the assault.

Anti-Semitic Attack on Jewish Mother Near Paris

Three men attacked a Jewish woman in a Parisian suburb, yelling "dirty race" and "Hitler didn't finish the job."

Chief Rabbi Urges Mass French Aliyah At Toulouse Attack Memorial

Israeli Sephardic Chief Rabbi makes call at 3rd anniversary of anti-Semitic mass-murder; 'The rabbis should leave at the end.'

French-Israeli Relationship Hits Snag over Palestinian Issue

Strategic talks between Israel and France deteriorated as Israeli anger grew over planned UN resolution on Palestinian statehood.

Paris Mayor Condemns 'Anti-Semitism Disguised in Anti-Zionism'

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo condemns 'anti-Semitism disguised in anti-Zionism' at Global Forum for Combating Antisemitism

Elder Le Pen to Form New Political 'Grouping'

Jean-Marie Le Pen to form new group after being suspended from the National Front.

Hollande Admits France Breached Syrian Weapons Embargo

New book reveals Hollande delivered canons, missiles and rocket launchers to rebels in 2012 despite European embargo.

French Judges End Inquiry into Arafat's Death

French judges re-examining death of former PA chairman conclude their investigations, says prosecutor’s office.

New French Mass Surveillance Law to Find Terrorists

France overwhelmingly passes new law to spy on citizens; poll shows French support move while rights groups complain of pitfalls.

France, Saudi Arabia: Iran Deal Must Not Destabilize Region

France and Saudi Arabia present united front, say future deal between Iran and six major powers must not destabilize the region further.

Outrage as Memorial for Murdered Jew Ilan Halimi Smashed

Plaque in memory of young Jew tortured to death by anti-Semitic gang smashed; mayor voices 'outrage'; anti-Semitism continues to soar.

2 Jews Assaulted by Gang of 40 in Paris

Anti-Semitic violence continues to spike in France as two Parisian Jews beaten in broad daylight on Paris street with many Jewish stores.

France Boosts Defense Budget to Fight Jihadists

Paris attacks spark Hollande to announce 4 billion euro hike in defense spending, despite struggling economy.

France: Muslim Girl Banned from Class for Wearing Long Skirt

Outcry in France after 15-year-old Muslim girl banned from class twice for wearing a long black skirt seen as too "openly religious".

UN Condemns France's 'Trivialization' of Racism

UN slams France for allowing racism and violence, not only against Jews but also against the Roma community.

French Jew Attacked Upon Leaving Synagogue in Paris

Violent anti-Semitism rears its head again in France as Jewish man, 53, reports being beaten by three assailants in northern Paris suburb.

Assad's Uncle Investigated for Corruption in France

Uncle of Assad claims he fled Syria 'with nothing,' but investigation hints $98 million fortune stolen during time in regime.

Report: Israelis Banned from Buying French Soccer Tickets

Israelis have apparently been banned from buying tickets to see the Paris St. Germain soccer team in action.

France Hunts for Accomplices in Foiled Church Terror Attack

French police are hunting for Sid Ahmed Ghalm's possible accomplices in 'fifth thwarted terror attack' since January shootings.

Church Attack Foiled in Paris, Terrorist Apprehended

Muslim French-national arrested with extensive arsenal, along with plans to attack 'one or more' churches in French capital.

France Begins to Provide Weapons to Lebanon

First French weapons from a $3 billion Saudi-funded program to arrive in Lebanon on Monday.

Paris to Pour 100M Euros into Program to Fight Anti-Semitism

'French Jews must no longer be scared to be Jewish,' French PM insists. Program also to fight Islamophobia.

Video: Israeli TV Reporter Harassed in Paris

Channel 10's Miri Michaeli was surrounded by 4-5 anti-Semitic men who cursed and threatened her because she is Jewish.

EU Parliamentarian: The Writing is On the Wall

EU Parliamentarian Meir Haviv said that the Jews of Europe felt they were facing the same dangers their parents and grandparents had.

Seven French Nationals Guilty of Suicide Attacks for ISIS

PM Manuel Valls makes announcement that French jihadists had been taking involvement to new heights.

'Cyberjihad' Causes French TV to Broadcast Reruns Only

Self-described ISIS terrorists bring TV5Monde down for hours, threaten families of soldiers on channel's Facebook.

ISIS Hackers Hit French Television Network TV5Monde

Warning of a 'cyberjihad' against ISIS's enemies, hackers take control of TV5Monde's television broadcasts and social media pages.

French D-Day Architect Dies

Jean-Louis Cremieux-Brilhac, one of the first to condemn the Holocaust and man who wrote instructions for French during D-Day, was 98.

Report: 47% of European Jihadists in Syria, Iraq are French

At least 3,000 French nationals estimated to be involved with Islamist networks, up 24% since November 2014.

French Minister Supports Doubling the Number of Mosques

French minister of simplification Thierry Mandon claims lack of 'decent' mosques is causing Islamic radicalization.

France Says it Wanted a Better Deal

French FM says he originally rejected the deal but then Iran threatened to walk; report shows Obama gave up on original goal of the talks.

Paris Victims Sue Media Over Live Coverage of Supermarket Attack

BFMTV revealed the location of six Jews as they hid from the gunman, lawsuit notes - placing their lives in danger.

French Far-Right Leader Stands By Gas Chamber Comments

National Front party founder again insists Nazi gas chambers were just a 'detail'; daughter and party head distances herself.

France to Submit UN Resolution on Israel-PA Talks in 12 Days

Officials say France is preparing a draft UN Security Council resolution on Palestinian statehood to be submitted in 12 days.

France Arrests 3 Men in Connection with Hyper Cacher Attack

French authorities arrest three men with links to the terrorist who killed four people at kosher supermarket in Paris.

U.S. Gives Cool Reception to French Peace Talks Initiative

"Let's not get ahead of ourselves," says American official after France announces new UN resolution on Israel-PA talks.

France to Push for New UN Resolution on Israel-PA Peace

France plans to begin talks on a new Security Council resolution to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace prospects.

Netanyahu Offers Assistance in Aftermath of Plane Crash

Netanyahu sends letter of condolence to French President, speaks with German and Spanish leaders following Germanwings crash.

Intelligence Min. Wraps Up Lobbying Mission against Iran Deal

Yuval Steinitz says Israel and France share concerns over US-led hasty deal with Iran, as he ends a 2-day special diplomatic mission.

Israel's Missed Opportunity in France

Former ambassador says Israel has potential friends in France to help tackle Iran, but is failing to build relationships with them.

French Regional Elections Could Pave the Way for Le Pen

Low turnout could see right-wing National Front gain power, maybe boost Le Pen in presidential race against unpopular Hollande.

Dieudonne Convicted Yet Again for Anti-Semitic Comments

Controversial comic fined $24,000 for anti-Semitic comments, a day after being convicted for condoning terrorism.

France Calls for Peace Talks Based on Two-State Solution

Responding to Netanyahu's election victory, French Foreign Minister Fabius calls for resumption of peace talks.

French Comedian Dieudonne Convicted of Condoning Terrorism

Anti-Semitic comedian given a two-month suspended sentence for posting "I feel like Charlie Coulibaly" after Paris attacks.

French Experts Say Arafat Died of Natural Causes

Despite ongoing accusations Israel poisoned the Palestinian leader, French and Russian experts say no foul play in Yasser Arafat's death.

Hyper Cacher Re-Opening 'Affirms Life Stronger Than Barbarity'

Kosher supermarket in Paris attacked by gunman in January terror spate re-opens Sunday, two months after four people killed in the attack.

Rebuilding

Paris Supermarket to Reopen Two Months After Attack

Site of January's hostage crisis and murder of 4 Jews to reopen with new staff, renovations just two months after heinous attack.

Jewish Teens Assaulted, Robbed Outside French Synagogue

Two teens targeted in Marseille by attackers 'of African origin,' after attackers shouted 'dirty Jews, we'll exterminate you all.'

Who Will the New French Immigrants Vote For?

Parties including Likud, Labor and Yachad approach 10,000 new French Israeli voters and try to respond to their needs.

French Jews Can’t Get Any More Integrated than they Already Are

Jews remaining in France are caught between the oversights of the government and Muslims’ own sense of misery.

France: Four Arrested over Paris Kosher Supermarket Attack

Four people - including a serving policewoman who converted to Islam - suspected of aiding Islamist terrorist Amedy Coulibaly.

Could There Be 10,000 Europeans in Syria by 2016?

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls predicts exponential exodus of radicalized European Muslims to Syria and Iraq; 3,000 there now.