France

Norway Unlikely to Extradite Suspect in 1982 France Attack

Norway is unlikely to extradite a citizen suspected of links to a 1982 attack on a Jewish restaurant in Paris, says local official.

France: Assad Not 'Credible Partner' in Fight Against ISIS

After meeting with Syrian opposition leader Khaled Khoja, French President Francois Hollande says Assad is main cause of Syria's suffering.

France Issues Warrants for Suspects in Kosher Restaurant Attack

Palestinian, Norwegian and Jordanian wanted over attack in 1982 by Palestinian Abu Nidal terrorist group which left 6 dead.

Syrian Opposition Praises France's Anti-Assad Stance

After Hollande, Valls condemn MPs' visit to 'butcher' Bashar al-Assad, exiled opposition leader says working with regime won't stop ISIS.

What Does it Take to Get Them Here?

Madonna Says Intolerance in France 'Feels Like Nazi Germany'

Pop star warns "anti-Semitism is at an all-time high" in France, likens atmosphere to the period when German fascism was on the ascent.

French PM Slams MPs for Meeting with Syrian 'Butcher' Assad

French PM Manuel Valls condemns with 'greatest strength' meeting between three French MPs and Syrian President Assad.

Iran Blows Up Mock US Aircraft Carrier in Exercises

Iranian forces conducting military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, blew up a mock US aircraft carrier.

Report: Top ISIS Commanders Killed in Air Strike

A report said that a coalition airstrike against ISIS targets in areas they control has killed a “large number” of the its top commanders.

Anti-ISIS Mission Puts Hardened French Pilot on New Flight Path

Veteran French pilot says burning to death of Jordanian pilot has only made his resolve to defeat ISIS stronger.

French Muslim Leader Boycotts Dinner over 'Anti-Semitism'

Paris Great Mosque rector refuses to attend dinner with Hollande, after Jewish leader notes Muslims' anti-Semitic attacks.

French President Vows Tougher Penalties for Anti-Semitism

French President Francois Hollande calls for "faster, more effective sanctions" amid rising anti-Semitism.

France Confiscates Jihadists' Passports for First Time

Six French on their way to jihad in Syria blocked by new counter-terror law, with 40 other cases under investigation.

French Aircraft Carrier Cuts Time in Half on ISIS Strikes

Charles de Gaulle carrier deployed to Gulf to allow French fighter jets to bring the pain on ISIS that much faster.

France Enlists Silicon Valley Help in Cyber War on Terror

French interior minister insists struggle to keep incitement from social media not an attack on free speech.

France Seeks Charges Against Teens who Vandalized Jewish Graves

French prosecutors called Wednesday for five teens accused of vandalizing a Jewish cemetery to be prosecuted for 'anti-Semitic' hate crime.

Investigators Reveal How Paris Attackers Coordinated

Cherif Kouachi and Amedy Coulibaly met night before three day rampage, texted one hour before Hebdo attack.

Hollande: France Will Protect Jews 'With All its Force'

Speaking at cemetery where hundreds of Jewish gravestones vandalized, French president seeks to reassure nervous Jewish community.

Interview

'There is No Future for Jews in Western Europe'

Jewish Agency chairman Natan Sharansky urges gov't to invest more money in Aliyah, ahead of expected 15,000 new immigrants in 2015.

France Sells Egypt 24 Rafale Fighter Jets

France signs an agreement with Egypt for the sale of its Rafale fighter jet, in a show of support for President Sisi.

French PM Slams 'Islamo-Fascism,' is 'Under Jewish Influence'

Manual Valls comes out in support of French Jewry and criticizes Danish attacks - former FM Dumas says he 'is biased' by Jewish wife.

France: 5 Arrested over Shocking Vandalism of 300 Jewish Graves

Youngest suspect turns himself in after being 'shocked' by national outcry over what interior minister brands a 'despicable act.'

French PM: 'The Place for French Jews is France'

Manuel Valls rejects Israel's criticism of anti-Semitism in Europe, blames elections. But does his stance match facts on the ground?

'Despicable': Hundreds of Jewish Graves Vandalized in France

French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve condemns latest anti-Semitic attack to rock already anxious Jewish community.

France Charges Six With Recruiting Jihadists

Six men of Chechen origin facing terrorism charges in France over a suspected recruiting ring sending jihadists to Syria.

France Slams its Media for Paris Attack Coverage

French broadcast regulator criticizes serious 'breaches' revealing identities and reporting on hiding hostages real-time.

Paris: Muslim Street Artist Beaten for 'Coexistence' Mural

Well-known Muslim street artist beaten in Paris, reportedly by Muslim attackers - after he rallies for interfaith understanding.

France's Anti-Terror Campaign Has Dismantled 15 Networks

France's justice minister says her government has so far dismantled 15 terrorist networks as part of its campaign to eradicate terrorism.

Man Tries to Burn Israeli Flag Outside Paris Kosher Market

Paris police arrest a man who tried to burn an Israeli flag at the entrance to the to the Hyper Cacher market.

French Exodus Underway: Record Numbers Attend Aliyah Fairs

Thousands of Jews flock to Israel opportunities fairs throughout France, leaving organizers stunned: 'we couldn't believe our eyes.'

Marseille on Lockdown After Men Open Fire at Police

Hooded gunmen shoot at police with Kalashnikovs; no reported injuries. It is unclear whether the attack is terrorism or localized crime.

France Arrests 6 Suspected Recruiters of Jihad

French police detain six people suspected of handling questionable money transfers and recruiting candidates to wage jihad.

PM: Herzog's First Move - Giving Away Jerusalem

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said that the Labor Party/Zionist Camp would make negotiating away Jerusalem one of their first priorities

Man Who Attacked French Soldiers Charged with Terrorism

Attacker of soldiers outside a Jewish center in Nice charged with attempted murder in connection with a terrorist operation.

France: Jewish Center Stabbing Raises Security Questions

French police interrogating knifeman Moussa Coulibaly, who stabbed 2 soldiers outside the center in Nice.

More Details Emerge of Stabbing Attack at France Jewish Center

French President Francoise Hollande condemns 'criminal' stabbing of 2 soldiers in Nice, as more details emerge from the attack.

'No Jews' Job Ad in France Sparks Anger

French anti-racism group files discrimination suit after design website publishes ad looking for designer who is 'preferably not Jewish'.

French Soldiers Stabbed Outside Jewish Center

Soldiers posted in front of Jewish center in Nice wounded. Attacker previously deported from Turkey; two accomplices flee the scene.

French Police Arrest 8 Members of Suspected Terror Network

Seven man, one woman arrested for allegedly sending aspiring jihadists to Syria.

France Implores Jews Not to Leave

Muslims Gloat at Paris Kosher Market 2 Days After Attack

Muslim youths post pictures outside store where 4 Jews were murdered, exulting in the attack and flipping off the camera.

Anti-Semitism Doubled in France in 2014

Days after report says France is the world's most dangerous country for Jews, CRIF reveals huge increase in anti-Semitic violence in 2014.

Report: France the Most Dangerous Country for Jews

Anti-Semitism Report for 2014, chronicling anti-Semitic incidents worldwide, will be presented during PM's Cabinet meeting Sunday.

France: More Attacks on Muslims in January Than in 2014

At least as many anti-Muslim acts have taken place in France since the terror attacks this month as all of last year, says local group.

France Reveals New Terrorism Laws as Paris Suspects Charged

Four suspected accomplices of kosher supermarket terrorist Amedy Coulibaly charged with terrorism offenses; France mulls tougher measures.

France Arrests Russians over New Terror Attack Plot

Paris attack accomplices also due in court as Muslim worker who saved Jewish shoppers naturalized; PM laments France 'ethnic apartheid'.

Iranians Shout 'Death to France' at Anti-Charlie Hebdo Protest

Iranians protest outside the French embassy in Tehran, calling for the ambassador be expelled because of a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed.

Islamophobia on the Rise in France

Attacks on Muslim people and institutions double in two weeks after Paris terror attacks.

British Jews Spend Solidarity Shabbat with Paris Community

Activists brave choppy seas 'to show solidarity with our French brothers and sisters'; Rabbi dispels rumors shul was shut following attack.

Liberman Wonders 'When Will EU Condemn Belgium and France?'

FM cynically asks when EU, perennial critic of Israeli counter-terror, will slam Europeans for 'excessive force' and demand negotiations.

Belgian Terror Raid Puts Europe on High Alert

Belgians on high alert after a police raid shootout kills jihadists; anti-terror arrests continue in France and Germany.

Kerry Lays Wreath at Paris Kosher Supermarket Attack Site

Kerry and French counterpart make symbolic visit to site where 4 Jews murdered, as Kerry apologizes for Obama faux pas.

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Son of Paris Victim: Don't Wait to Make Aliyah

Yonatan Saada's father murdered by terrorist 5 months before making aliyah; 'don't wait for people to take decisions for you.'

Muslim Worker Who Saved Jewish Hostages Gets French Citizenship

Mali man gets reward for brave action last Friday in Paris kosher market, as Hollande at funerals says 'Muslims main victims of fanaticism.'

Hollande-Valls Make Powerful Double-Team after France Attacks

French president and prime minister's handling of crisis draw unusually-glowing praise from all corners of political spectrum.

John Kerry in France to Give Paris 'A Big Hug'

Stung by criticism over decision not to send high-ranking official to Paris anti-terror rally, Obama admin sends Sec of State 4 days later.

Charlie Hebdo 'Reborn' Amidst Islamic World's Anger

'Charlie Hebdo will live on' French President Hollande said Wednesday, as Muslims continue to condemn the magazine's newest edition.

Report: France Identifies Coulibaly's Accomplice

French authorities reportedly identify the accomplice of the terrorist who killed four people at Paris kosher supermarket.

Turkey Blocks Sites With Charlie Hebdo Covers

Turkey launches online attack on satirical magazine targeted in Islamist massacre, as newest edition features Mohammed.

Kosher Store Terrorist Bought Weapons from Belgium - Report

AK-47s, rocket launchers and other guns all sourced from Belgian criminal underworld; 'scared' gun-trafficker surrenders to police.