France

France backs Arab plan for Gaza but demands Hamas' exclusion

French foreign ministry spokesman says Egyptian proposal for Gaza is "a serious and credible basis" but stresses that "the plan must entirely exclude Hamas from governing Gaza."

Saved from cremation:

Legal battle over deceased Jewish author

French court rules to respect Jewish writer's wish to be buried according to Jewish law, despite objections of his eldest daughter, who planned to cremate him.

France:

Court sentences Tunisian to life for 2020 Nice church murders

French court sentences Tunisian national to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the brutal murder of three individuals in a church in Nice in 2020.

Iran, European powers hold nuclear talks in Geneva

Iran holds discussions with Germany, France, and Britain regarding its nuclear program. Senior Iranian diplomat says both sides "exchanged views on nuclear and sanctions lifting issues" and agreed to continue talks.

Four detained

Islamic extremism suspected in fatal stabbing in France

Four individuals in custody following Saturday's fatal stabbing in eastern France, which has been linked to Islamic extremism.

Murderer in France yelled 'Allahu akhbar' as he attacked

A man was murdered in Mulhouse, eastern France, by a man shouting 'Allahu akhbar.'

Macron supports Bibas family:

'France mobilized for the release of all hostages'

French President shares photo of Bibas family, after Hamas claims that Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas will be returned as part of the release of bodies of hostages: Shiri, Kfir, Ariel. Faces of innocence and love.

Paris:

Police shoot suspect spray-painting swastika at train station

French railway police open fire at busy Paris train station, wounding two people, including a man who was spray-painting a swastika and appeared to brandish a weapon.

Minister Porush to European powers: Stop protecting UNRWA

Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Heritage Meir Porush criticizes statement by the Foreign Ministers of Britain, France, and Germany blasting Israel’s ban on UNRWA activities in eastern Jerusalem.

France to allow Israeli companies at Paris air show

Netanyahu and Macron confirm French President will allow Israeli companies to attend this year's Paris air show, after banning Israel from Euronaval show late last year.

France:

Pakistani given 30 years over 2020 attack in Paris

Paris court sentences Pakistani man to 30 years in prison for attempting to murder two individuals outside the former offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine in 2020 using a meat cleaver.

France:

Arena briefly closed off ahead of Paris-Maccabi Tel Aviv game

Police in French capital temporarily closes off Adidas Arena ahead of basketball game between Paris and Maccabi Tel Aviv due to suspicious package.

Iranian FM:

'European powers committed to reviving nuclear negotiations'

After talks in Geneva with Britain, France and Germany, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the three appear committed to reviving nuclear negotiations: We felt the seriousness.

Jordan, French-led investors to launch water desalination plant

The project follows Jordan’s withdrawal from an initiative with Israel aimed at connecting the Dead Sea and the Red Sea via pipelines.

Holocaust denier and French leader Jean-Marie Le Pen dies

Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader who was convicted of Holocaust denial, dies at 96.

10 years later:

Charlie Hebdo marks anniversary of deadly attack

French satirical newspaper unveils special edition commemorating 10 years since deadly attack on its offices by Islamist terrorists. The front cover features a cartoon celebrating the paper’s resilience with the caption “Indestructible!”

France:

Social media influencer to face trial for inciting terrorism

25-year-old Algerian social media influencer to face trial in France next month over TikTok video in which he called for attacks in France and violence in Algeria.

On January 13:

Iran to hold nuclear talks with France, Britain, and Germany

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs stresses the talks in Geneva will be "consultations, not negotiations."

France condemns counter-terror op. at Gaza hospital

French Foreign Ministry condemns IDF operation at the Kamal Adwan Hospital despite the hospital being used as a Hamas command center, demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

French court issues heavy sentences in beheading of teacher

French court delivers severe sentences to several individuals found guilty of involvement in beheading of schoolteacher Samuel Paty after he showed cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed in class.

European powers:

'No justification for Iran's uranium enrichment'

Britain, France, and Germany accuse Iran of amassing high enriched uranium to "unprecedented levels" without "any credible civilian justification".

Paris:

Six months on probation for man who wore 'anti-Jewish' jersey

Man who was photographed wearing a Manchester City jersey with the phrase "anti-Jewish" on Paris metro sentenced to a six-month suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay a €2,000 fine.

Britain, France and Germany:

'We're ready to snap back Iran sanctions if needed'

Britain, France and Germany signal their preparedness to reinstate comprehensive international sanctions against Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.

Expert to Arutz Sheva:

France bought her way to Lebanon, together with Iran

Mideast expert Michael Borodkin explains the gap between French statements and the country's actions on the ground, says, 'When the price is right, French ideals are readily traded away.'

'We urge de-escalation'

US, France, Germany, and UK 'monitoring' situation in Syria

Governments of the US, France, Germany, and the UK issue statement on the situation in Syria, after rebels launched an offensive against the Syrian army, taking over Aleppo.

'Israel not a member of the ICC'

France announces Netanyahu, Gallant, immune to arrest warrant

French minister notes Israel not a member of the International Criminal Court, says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant are immune to arrest.

Our friends, the Europeans

Israelis shrug at the EU’s threats of an Arms Embargo. Op-ed.

Biden, Macron expected to announce Lebanon ceasefire tomorrow

US, French Presidents expected to announce a 60-day ceasefire in Lebanon tomorrow. French role in compliance mechanism reduced due to Israeli concerns.

France, Germany, UK and US welcome IAEA resolution on Iran

Governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States release statement welcoming IAEA Board of Governors’ adoption of a resolution calling Iran to cooperate with IAEA investigation.

French MP:

'International institutions shine with their anti-Israelism'

French MP Philippe Juvin attacked the ICC's decision to issue warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant and called on his country not to execute them if the Israeli officials enter the country.

IAEA board condemns Iran over lack of cooperation

IAEA board approves resolution by France, Germany, and Britain urging Iran to address longstanding questions in IAEA investigation into uranium particles detected at two undeclared locations.

US, European powers submit Iran censuring motion at IAEA

European powers and the United States introduce resolution censuring Iran for its insufficient cooperation on its nuclear program.

France:

Terrorist who murdered US and Israeli diplomats to be released

French court orders conditional release of Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a PFLP terrorist who has spent 40 years in prison for the 1982 killings of US military attaché Charles Robert Ray and Israeli diplomat Yacov Barsimantov.

Pro-Palestinian demonstration against Yossi Dagan in France

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrated against Samaria governor Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, who came to speak to the French Jewish community.

High tensions:

Anti-Israel protests in Paris ahead of soccer match

Anti-Israel activists gathered to protest in the French capital ahead of the game between the Israeli and French national teams which is being held a week after mobs attacked Israeli fans in Amsterdam.

Sa'ar to French FM:

'Israeli fans' security must be assured'

Israeli Foreign Minister speaks with French counterpart ahead of big match between the countries' national soccer teams, which is being played exactly a week after the Amsterdam soccer pogrom.

Beheading of Samuel Paty:

Islamist murder of schoolteacher started with a student's lies

Former principal of school where teacher Samuel Paty was beheaded by an Islamist testifies the incident started when a 13-year-old girl who was suspended lied about her teacher to her parents.

Message of solidarity

Macron to attend France-Israel soccer match

French President's office says his decision to attend Thursday's game aims to "send a message of fraternity and solidarity" after the Amsterdam pogrom.

French Foreign Minister:

'We're mulling new sanctions on Israeli settlers'

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says during visit to Ramallah that his country is considering new sanctions against those facilitating the expansion of “Israeli settlements”.

Paris:

Activists demand cancellation of soccer match featuring Israel

Pro-Palestinian Arab activists, some holding placards with political slogans and PLO flags, protest at French soccer federation headquarters, call to cancel Nations League match between France and Israel.

French court rules:

Israeli companies must be allowed to participate in arms expo

The court ruled that contrary to the decision of the French government, Israeli companies must be allowed to participate in the Euronaval exposition in Paris.

Dirty Jew on 10th floor:

Antisemitic graffiti in Paris building

A Jewish woman living in Paris filed a complaint with the police after antisemitic graffiti was sprayed on the walls of the building where she lives.

18 Congressmen call on Macron to reverse Israel arms embargo

Bipartisan group of US lawmakers write to French President warning his moves against Israel encourage Iran and its proxies who seek to destroy Israel.

INTO THE FRAY:

Something rotten in the land of the Tricolor?

While France is the origin of the principles of modern democracy, it has also shown a disturbing affinity for tyranny. Opinion.

Paris:

Man seen with 'anti-Jew' shirt on the metro

Authorities in Paris trying to locate a man who was documented wearing a shirt with the words "anti-Jew" on line 13 of the Paris metro.

After defense show ban

FM Katz vows legal and diplomatic action against France

Foreign Minister says his ministry will take “legal and diplomatic measures” against France’s decision to bar Israeli companies from Euronaval defense show: France must stand by Israel and not act against it.

'Wait for us'

Jewish teenager assaulted in Paris

Visibly Jewish teenager assaulted in the suburbs northwest of Paris His mother recalls: They quickly removed his kippah, turned around and started telling him: And you, the Jew, wait for us.

Gallant: A disgrace

France bans Israel from defense show

France announces that Israeli delegations will be banned from exhibiting at the Euronaval defense show next month. Defense Minister Gallant: We will continue defending our nation with or without France.

Netanyahu speaks with Macron, lays out redlines on Hezbollah

PM tells French President Israel rejects any ceasefire that allows Hezbollah to rearm and regroup to threaten northern Israel again, criticizes Macron for seeking to host conference with countries that deny Israel's right to self-defense.

Italy, Britain, France, Germany:

'Attacks against UNIFIL are against international law'

Italy, Britain, France and Germany issue joint statement criticizing Israeli strikes which UN’s mission in Lebanon.

Macron to Iranian President:

'Support a general de-escalation in the region'

French President speaks to Iranian counterpart, calls on him to support a "general de-escalation" in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

French Ambassador's residence

'The embargo is a stain on you'

Im Tirtzu activists protested in front of the French ambassador's house in Jaffa: 'The embargo is a stain on the French nation'

Macron:

'Ending arms exports to Israel is the only way to stop fighting'

French President claims Israel is “deliberately targeting” UNIFIL peacekeepers in Lebanon: Absolutely unacceptable.

Israeli-French hostages' families meet with President Macron

The Yahalomi and Kalderon families traveled to France to remind the world that two French citizens remain in Hamas captivity.

Macron's office:

'Netanyahu's criticism is excessive'

French President's office responds to Netanyahu's criticism of Macron's call for a halt on arms deliveries to Israel: France is a steadfast friend of Israel.

John Kirby on ceasefire:

'Netanyahu should be asked if he retracted his agreement'

White House National Security Council spokesman asked about Netanyahu's comments rejecting proposal for a ceasefire in Lebanon: We would not have made the statement if we had doubts that the talks with the Israelis were positive.

'The situation is intolerable'

Biden and Macron call for ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

US President and French President release statement calling for 21-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel: It is time to conclude a diplomatic settlement, but diplomacy cannot succeed amid an escalation of this conflict.

Macron at the UN:

'Israel can’t expand its operations in Lebanon'

French President calls for an end to hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. On Gaza, he says Israel has the right to protect its people but the operation in Gaza has gone on for “too long”.

Difficult conversation

Macron to Netanyahu: Show responsibility and prevent escalation

Channel 12 News reports of very difficult conversation between Netanyahu and French President, in which Netanyahu told Macron: Instead of putting pressure on us, it's time for you to put pressure on Hezbollah.

'He's an unwavering ally'

WJC President Ronald Lauder meets Macron

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder expresses his deep appreciation for French President's ongoing commitment to the Jewish community.