![]() Orange CEO to Sue Over Death ThreatsStephane Richard's personal information was leaked during outrage over Orange's boycott calls against Israel; 'hundreds' threatened him.![]() Orange CEO: I Admire IsraelIn a television interview, Orange CEO Stephane Richard says he was "deeply affected" by the uproar in Israel his remarks had caused.![]() Orange CEO: BDS 'Inconsistent' with Brand's ValuesStephane Richard backtracks on 'dumping Israel' comments and move in meeting with PM, claims he is happy for Israel investment.![]() Israeli Officials Refuse Meeting with Orange CEOCEO Stephane Richard to apologize personally to Prime Minister Netanyahu for boycott blunder, but multiple other meetings rebuffed.![]() Orange CEO Arrives in Israel for Two-Day VisitAfter sparking Israeli fury for suggesting Orange would stop business with it, Richard heads to Jewish state to 'clarify misunderstanding.'![]() Orange CEO to Hotovely: Sorry for MisunderstandingIn a letter to Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely, Orange CEO Stephane Richard again proclaimed his 'affection' for Israel.![]() Why Does Orange Condemn Only Jews?Watchdog group reveals that Orange Telecom and French gov't operate in multiple territories under dispute, but only condemn Israel.![]() Orange CEO 'Radically Opposed' to Israel BoycottAfter 'dumping' Israel following months of BDS pressure, Richard continues to attempt damage control.![]() Sarkozy Slams 'Unacceptable' Orange Israel BoycottWhile not going as far as saying Orange meant to boycott, former French President denounces such moves as not leading to peace.![]() Orange CEO Invited to Israel to Clarify CommentsOrange CEO Stephane Richard welcomes Israeli invitation after sparking outrage by saying he would "dump Israel" tomorrow.![]() Partner Communications Slams Orange DoubletalkPartner, Orange's Israeli franchise holder, says Orange CEO's apologies a 'smokescreen' to cover boycott blunder.![]() Orange 'Here to Stay'Orange Telecom CEO Stephane Richard insists the company will stay in the Jewish state despite week of blunders and implied boycott.![]() Orange CEO to Vice PM: 'I Love Israel'Orange CEO Stephane Richard speaks to Vice Prime Minister Silvan Shalom, apologizes for remarks in favor of a boycott of Israel.![]() French FM 'Firmly Opposed' to Orange BoycottFabius says partially state-owned Orange can determine its own 'commercial strategy,' but opposes 'boycott of Israel.'![]() Orange CEO Plays Dumb After Boycott ControversyOrange CEO claims he was 'unaware' of BDS movement's existence, says he 'loves Israel.' Israeli CEOs: world Jewry must fight back.![]() ADL: Orange Boycott 'Cowardly'ADL director notes that Orange operates in other disputed areas, and says anti-Semitic boycott move breaches French law.![]() Hotovely: We Expect France to Condemn OrangeDeputy Foreign Minister calls on France to condemn Orange's decision to cut ties with Israel.![]() US Congressman Demands France Denounce OrangeCongressman Roskam urges Hollande to take action, noting boycott is part of 'economic attack' against Israel.![]() Israeli Partner Weighs Huge Lawsuit Against OrangePartner owner Haim Saban says Orange gave in to anti-Semitic pressure in 'dumping' Israel, and warns of response.![]() Netanyahu: French Govt. Partially Owns OrangeRivlin says French lack of condemnation 'worrying,' while Netanyahu says Israel bashing 'will not be forgiven.'![]() After CEO's Anti-Semitism, Orange 'Dumps' IsraelOrange cuts ties with Israel, as Israeli embassy demands French authorities condemn statement of French Orange CEO.![]() Lawyers Boo 'Buji' Over Bibi Boycott BlameAn attempt by Yitzhak Herzog to slam Prime Minister Netanyahu in front of what he thought was a sympathetic audience backfired.![]() Partner CEO to Orange: Dump Us and It'll Cost YouOfficials of Partner Communications were in a fighting mood after Orange CEO Stephane Richard said he would 'dump' Israel, if he could.![]() Bennett: Don't Drop Orange Cellphone ServiceEducation Minister Naftali Bennett urged Israelis not to drop their service with Orange, despite its CEO's desire to 'dump' Israel.![]() Lapid: Orange CEO Has 'A Lot of Chutzpah'MKs in Israel were up in arms over comments by Orange CEO Stephane Richard that he would end the company's franchise contract if he could.![]() Orange CEO: I Wish We Could 'Dump' IsraelIf he could, said Staphane Richard, CEO of French mobile company Orange, he would “tomorrow” end his company's association with israel.![]() Consumer Attorney Warns Orange Still Plays GamesDespite the drop in the costs of cell phone service, a Jerusalem attorney says the old adage of “buyer beware” still applies to Orange.![]() Partner Slashes 8% of Cellphone WorkforcePartner's Orange cellular franchisee is poised to launch massive layoffs, slashing 8% of its workforce, all of it in customer service. |