Following US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, French President Emmanuel Macron declares the strikes "genuinely effective" but warns that Iran's potential withdrawal from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) would be the "worst-case scenario.
French President Macron criticizes Israel's strike on Evin Prison as unconnected to nuclear goals and endangering civilians. He urges de-escalation, deems US strikes illegal, but backs nuclear non-proliferation via diplomacy.
Macron is using the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the Iran-Israel standoff not out of genuine concern, but as tools to pander to the Muslim world and a way to preserve French trade with Iran. Op-ed.
A diplomatic source criticizes French President Macron for expressing support for Israel’s security while promoting a Palestinian state.
French President says he opposes violent regime change in Iran, warning it would lead to chaos and regional destabilization. His remarks come amidst fears of potential US involvement in Israel's military campaign against Iran.
Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar slams Macron's enthusiasm for Abbas's letter as misplaced, calling it a naive endorsement of recycled promises and falsehoods.
Ahead of a pivotal conference, France says it has secured new Palestinian Authority commitments to reform, with chairman Mahmoud Abbas condemning the October 7 Hamas attack and pledging further reforms.
PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, in a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron, condemns 10/7 massacre as 'unacceptable,' calls for terror group’s disarmament, ouster from Gaza, and immediate release of all hostages.
French President says France will soon decide on whether to 'toughen our stance and take concrete measures regarding Israel' in response to the war in Gaza.
Sub-Saharan Africa, and Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco are very familiar with France’s criminal history. And don’t forget that France capitulated and then supported the Nazis. Op-ed.
In response to French President Macron's moves to create a Palestinian state despite Hamas remaining in power, US Ambassador suggests France set aside part of its own territory for that purpose.
Israeli government fiercely rebukes French President after he calls for tougher European action against Israel over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, 'We will stand firm against international pressure.'
MK Avi Maoz accuses France of hypocrisy and fueling antisemitism, slamming French President Emmanuel Macron’s Gaza stance. 'France is the forefather of colonization, preaching to Israel about occupation is hypocrisy.'
Video from Hanoi airport shows Brigitte Macron making motion resembling slap to French President Emmanuel Macron’s face, igniting widespread speculation and controversy online.
French President Emmanuel Macron labels the humanitarian situation in Gaza "intolerable," emphasizes the urgent need for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and the restoration of humanitarian aid.
French President Emmanuel Macron sharply criticizes Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Gaza policy, calling it “shameful” and urging the EU to consider new sanctions and review its Association Agreement with Israel.
In a sharp statement, Israel accuses French President Emmanuel Macron of siding with Islamist terrorists and spreading blood libels, vowing to press on with its war goals and defeat Hamas.
French President Emmanuel Macron condemns Israel's military actions in Gaza, warning they may violate humanitarian principles.
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas after expressing support for recognizing a Palestinian state. The two discuss a ceasefire in Gaza, humanitarian aid, and the two-state solution.
After Yair Netanyahu attacked the French President on X, the Prime Minister spoke with Emmanuel Macron and voiced Israel's opposition to a Palestinian state, calling it a 'great prize for terrorism.'
Israelis and the world know how to identify Jew-haters, and that the Jews are already collectively hated behind the term coined by Wilhelm Marr in 1879, antisemites. And they know Emmanuel Macron. Opinion.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son, Yair, attacks French President Macron for calling for the creation of a Palestinian state. PM Netanyahu: 'We will not endanger our existence because of illusions that are disconnected from reality.'
French President Emmanuel Macron clarifies France’s stance on Gaza, supporting a two-state solution that excludes Hamas. He stresses the need for peace, a lasting ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and mutual recognition between Israel and a future Palestinian state.
French President Emmanuel Macron reveals plans to recognize a Palestinian state within months, possibly during a UN conference in June. PA welcomes the move, while Foreign Minister Sa’ar criticizes: A unilateral recognition of a fictional Palestinian state will be a prize for terror and a boost for Hamas.
Leaders of France, Egypt, and Jordan agree that the Palestinian Authority should oversee post-war governance in Gaza, rejecting any future political role for Hamas and opposing the displacement of Palestinian Arabs.
The French President called on Israel to respect the ceasefire in Lebanon and discussed the situation in Syria.
French President says he spoke with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and they condemned the resumption of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza.
Hostages Ohad Yahalomi has been positively identified as one of the bodies returned overnight.
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.
French President rejects Trump’s plan for Gaza: The right answer is not a real estate operation, this is a political operation.
It is hard to fathom why France should display such ire at the Trump proposal to procure Greenland since the idea is hardly new, having been raised several times in the far off and recent past without setting off any outrage. Opinion.
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.
French President calls on all parties to the Lebanon ceasefire to honor their commitments as soon as possible, after Israel announces a delay in withdrawal from Lebanon.
The election of Donald Trump and the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria will compel a recalibration of recalibration of France’s past policies. Opinion.
US, French Presidents expected to announce a 60-day ceasefire in Lebanon tomorrow. French role in compliance mechanism reduced due to Israeli concerns.
France's adversarial attitude towards both Israel and America has regrettably been long abrew. Opinion.
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.
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.
Bipartisan group of US lawmakers write to French President warning his moves against Israel encourage Iran and its proxies who seek to destroy Israel.
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.
If it were within the power of the UN to create states, an Arab state would have arisen in 1948 alongside Israel, whether or not the Arabs agreed. Op-ed.
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.
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.
French President speaks to Iranian counterpart, calls on him to support a "general de-escalation" in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.
French President claims Israel is “deliberately targeting” UNIFIL peacekeepers in Lebanon: Absolutely unacceptable.
The Yahalomi and Kalderon families traveled to France to remind the world that two French citizens remain in Hamas captivity.
CRIF, umbrella organization of French Jews, slams, 'Call to deny Israel weapons does not promote peace, but plays directly into the hands of Hamas and Hezbollah.'
French President Emmanuel Macron posts in Hebrew expressing sympathy for October 7 massacre victims, families of hostages. 'The pain is still here, as sharp as it was a year ago.'
Macron to Netanyahu: 'Arms shipments, prolonging the war in Gaza and extending it to Lebanon will not provide Israel with the security it desires.'
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.
'Israel will fight until the battle is won - for our sake and for the sake of peace and security in the world,' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises.
French President warns: Israel cannot invade Lebanon today. It would be a huge mistake.
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”.
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.
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.
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder expresses his deep appreciation for French President's ongoing commitment to the Jewish community.
French President urges Netanyahu to "avoid a cycle of reprisals that would put the populations and stability of the region at risk", after making a similar plea to Iranian counterpart.
French President Emmanuel Macron informs Morocco's King Mohammed VI that France supports Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Western Sahara, shifting a decades-old position.
Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian speaks to French President, says Israeli attack on Lebanon “could backfire and have severe consequences for the Zionists themselves.”
French President speaks with Netanyahu following attack in Majdal Seems, says France seeks to prevent a broader escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.
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