News for Laurent Fabius Herzog to France: Stop promoting harmful decisionsOpposition leader meets French President and Foreign Minister, blasts EU decision on Judea and Samaria. Fabius: Assad departure not necessaryFrance's Foreign Minister says the departure of Syrian President no longer necessary before any political transition. Lapid: We won't change Temple Mount status quoYesh Atid chairman tells French Foreigh Minister that Israel will not allow a change in the status quo on the Temple Mount. France to submit UN ban for barrel bombsFrench President Laurent Fabius vows to 'ensure Syrian regime stops bombing civilians' by submitting UN resolution.French FM, Kerry Discuss Violence in IsraelFrench Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius to discuss escalating violence with US Secretary of State John Kerry. France Advancing Resolution on 'Settlements'?Senior officials say France intends to advance a UN resolution on Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem. France Softens Position on AssadFrance's Foreign Minister announces his country will not demand Syrian President's departure as a precondition for peace talks. Iranians Protest Historic Visit of French FMFabius first French foreign minister in Iran in 12 years - but he is greeted with chants 'Fabius, servant of the US, spy of Israel.' French FM Leaves Iran Talks - For NowFrance's foreign minister leaves nuclear talks in Vienna, promises to return on Sunday in the hope that sufficient progress is made.France Pushes New Plan for Israel-PA TalksForeign Minister says France wants to set up new group of US, European powers and Arab countries to revive Israeli-Palestinian talks. France Sets Three Conditions for Deal with IranFrench Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius sets three “indispensable” conditions for a nuclear deal which he says Iran hasn't yet met. Abbas: 'No Place' for Hamas in New GovernmentPA chairman tells France's foreign minister that any new Palestinian unity government should not include Hamas. France Urges Jordan to Extradite Paris TerroristFrench Foreign Minister asks Jordan to extradite terrorist who carried out attack on a Paris Jewish restaurant in 1982. French FM: 'Not Clear' if Iran Deal Will Be SignedFrench Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius was in Israel to meet with officials and discuss, among other things, Iran's nuclear program.French FM Calls to Renew Peace TalksFrench Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius claims that continued Israeli "settlement" construction poses a threat to a final peace deal. French FM Headed to Middle East for Peace PushFrance's foreign minister to meet Arab League ministers, as well as with PM Netanyahu and PA chairman Abbas in bid to revive stalled talks.French FM 'Firmly Opposed' to Orange BoycottFabius says partially state-owned Orange can determine its own 'commercial strategy,' but opposes 'boycott of Israel.'Fabius: 'Good Chance' For a Deal with IranFrance's foreign minister says he believes there is a good chance that world powers will reach a deal with Iran.French FM Will Visit to Prompt New Israel-PA TalksFrench 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 IranFrance’s Foreign Minister says his country will not sign a deal with Iran if it rules out inspections of its military sites. Iran Seeks Notice Before Nuclear Inspectors VisitFrance's foreign minister says Iran wants 24 days’ notice before international inspectors could visit its nuclear sites.France Says it Wanted a Better DealFrench FM says he originally rejected the deal but then Iran threatened to walk; report shows Obama gave up on original goal of the talks.France to Push for New UN Resolution on PeaceFrance plans to begin talks on a new Security Council resolution to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace prospects.France Calls for Talks Based on Two-State SolutionResponding to Netanyahu's election victory, French Foreign Minister Fabius calls for resumption of peace talks.France: Questions Remain About Iran's NukesFrench Foreign Minister says there are still "key questions to resolve" before an agreement with Iran over its nuclear program. France Moves to Vote on 'Palestine' RecognitionFollowing suit with Sweden and Britain, socialist French lawmakers propose a vote calling the PA a 'state.' MP: Palestinian Recognition a Slippery SlopeFrench MP Meir Habib blasts 'weakness' of EU against Islamism, warns unilateral recognition of 'Palestine' gives victory to Islamism.France: No to Recognition of 'Palestine' - For NowFrench FM Fabius says recognition must be helpful and not just symbolic, in snub of UK non-binding vote.France Condemns Israel Over ConstructionFrench Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius says new construction in Givat Hamatos is a "direct threat" to the two-state solution. France Confirms Kidnapping in AlgeriaFrench Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius confirms that a French man has been kidnapped in Algeria by a group linked to IS.France Prepared to Take Part in Strikes Against ISFrench Foreign Minister says his country is prepared to take part in air strikes on Islamic extremists in Iraq "if necessary."France: 'Impose' Ceasefire; Europeans Slam IsraelParis condemns alleged IAF shelling, says lack of Hamas compliance justifies 'imposed' solution; UK implies IAF 'violated int'l law.'France Pushes for Gaza TruceFrench Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius joins international efforts to push for Gaza ceasefire, citing 'high civilian death toll.'France: Too Bad Obama Didn't Strike in SyriaFrance's Foreign Minister says the Syrian regime is believed to have used chemical weapons 14 times since late 2013. France Rejects Criticism of Iran Business TripFrance’s Finance Minister says a 116-person delegation of business figures to Iran is “a bet” on the future.France Pessimistic About Syria Peace TalksFrench FM says the moderate Syrian opposition is in "serious difficulty", putting peace talks aimed at ending the crisis in trouble. Hague to Israel: Don't Interfere With Iran DealIf Israel is considering taking on Iran alone, said British Foreign Minister William Hague, Jerusalem should think again, he said Monday Netanyahu Greets Hollande: 'Vive la France''All Israelis extend their hand to you in brave friendship and with the blessings of peace,' PM tells Hollande. Hollande And Iran Blocking French FM in IsraelHollande makes first visit to Israel as president Sunday to sign cooperation agreements, accompanied by FM Fabius who blocked Iran deal.French Ambassador: We Stopped Iran Nuke DealIt was France's caution that broke up the deal that would have eased sanctions on Iran, France's ambassador to Israel saidIran Attacks France for 'Supporting Israel'Iranian MPs accuse French FM Fabius of defending Israel, FM expresses concerns Israel has raised, 'no certainty' a deal will be reached.France Sets Conditions for Russian ProposalA proposal to have Assad hand over his chemical weapons arsenal is acceptable under certain conditions, says French FM Fabius.Fabius: EU Guidelines May Need to be Re-examinedFrench Foreign Minister: The EU boycott may have created a new legal situation that EU leaders did not mean to create. Yaalon Confirms: Assad Used Chemical WeaponsDefense minister says Israel will respond to any violation of its sovereignty, will not intervene in Syria. France: Israel-PA Peace Like a 'Thunderbolt'France’s Foreign Minister says that a successful outcome to peace negotiations would be like a "thunderbolt" for peace in the Middle East.France: Chemical Massacre Requires Strong ReactionNew York Times: U.S. studying NATO air war in Kosovo as possible blueprint for acting in Syria without UN mandate. France: Chemical Attacks Should be Met with ForceForeign Minister says if reports that Assad used chemical weapons are verified the use of force is due – but not ground troops. Yaalon Doubtful Iran's President Will Bring Change"Ultimately, Khamenei makes all the decisions," Yaalon tells France's Foreign and Defense Ministers. Lebanon Warns Syria after Gunship AttackLebanese army warned it will hit back against any new attacks after Syrian helicopter fired two rockets at Arsal. France: Syria Used Sarin GasFrench Foreign Minister says that tests on chemical samples from Syria make it certain that Sarin was used in the country. Lapid: I'm Committed to 'Two-State Solution'Finance Minister tells French Foreign Minister his party is committed to the “two-state solution” to end the Israeli-Arab conflict. EU Foreign Ministers Back 'Settlement' LabellingEU foreign ministers say they will back EU efforts to label products from Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem. Peres: Name Hizbullah a Terrorist OrganizationPresident Shimon Peres meets French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, asks that the EU recognize Hizbullah as a terrorist organization.France Hints it Will Support PA's UN BidFrench Foreign Minister reminds senate that President Hollande promised to promote recognition of a Palestinian state. Change in Tide of International Opinion - For NowAs Iran urges Arab nations to send military aid to Gaza to increase its attacks on Israel, Western leaders plainly condemn the terrorism. Peres: There is No 'Occupation' in GazaHamas cannot possibly say that it is firing rockets at Israel because of the “occupation”, President Shimon Peres tells French FM.French FM Warns Against Israeli Strike in IranFrench Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius: An Israeli strike in Iran will “turn against Israel”. |
