A group of French Jewish teenagers was removed from a Vueling flight in Valencia, sparking diplomatic outrage after Spain’s transport minister referred to them as “Israeli brats” and police handcuffed their counsellor.
US Secretary of State criticizes France, UK, and Canada for rewarding Hamas terror by recognizing a Palestinian state while Hamas still holds hostages, notes Hamas has less reason to release the hostages.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the President opposes the recognition of 'Palestine' because it is 'rewarding Hamas at a time where Hamas is the true impediment to a ceasefire and to the release of all of the hostages.'
US Amb. to Israel says there is no "rift" between Netanyahu and Trump, warns French move to recognize Palestine as a state causing Hamas to harden its positions.
Professor Anne Bayefsky, President of Human Rights Voices and Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, tells Arutz Sheva UN accredited NGOs were barred from entering the UN conference demanding a Palestinian Arab state.
Minister Sa'ar orders French deputy ambassador to Israel Mikaël Griffon for reprimand after Emmanuel Macron announces France's recognition of 'Palestine.' 'Violating Israel's sovereignty & hypocrisy.'
Over a third of British Parliament members signed a letter urging Prime Minister Starmer to join France in recognizing a Palestinian state.
Seven major US Jewish groups decline meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot after ‘premature Palestinian state recognition.’
Journalist Omri Maniv reports that France held secret talks with the Hamas leadership, with the approval of French President Emmanuel Macron, long before the October 7 attack.
Despite severe war crimes and thousands of casualties in chemical attacks, a French court ruled that the arrest warrant against Assad will be canceled.
Iran says it will continue nuclear talks with European powers after "serious, frank, and detailed" discussions in Istanbul, the first since last month's bombings of Iran’s nuclear sites.
France, Germany, and the UK issue joint rebuke of Israel, accusing it of blocking aid and worsening Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. The leaders demand an end to restrictions and call for an immediate ceasefire.
Dutch right-wing leader Geert Wilders blasts Macron's "Palestine" recognition, sarcastically suggesting southern France as the new Palestinian state and calls the move a reward for Hamas.
Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, longest-serving prisoner for crimes related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, to be released from French prison after serving 41 years and return to his home in Beirut.
French President Emmanuel Macron didn't say where Palestinan state will be located, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee points out.
US Senator Lindsey Graham criticizes France's plan to recognize a Palestinian state, warning it would embolden Hamas and hinder a ceasefire.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces France's plan to recognize a Palestinian state, calling it "reckless" and stating the move only serves Hamas propaganda.
Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon condemns French President Macron's plan to recognize a "State of Palestine" in September, calling it a "disgraceful reward for terrorism".
Hamas applauds French President Macron's decision to recognize a Palestinian state, calling it a "positive step" toward justice and self-determination. The terrorist group urges other nations to follow suit.
Netanyahu condemns French President's decision to recognize a Palestinian state: “Palestinians don’t want a state beside Israel—they want one instead of it.” Sa’ar: "A Palestinian state will be a Hamas state."
Israeli leaders condemn French President Emmanuel Macron’s announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state, accuse him of rewarding Hamas and betraying the Jewish people.
France to make formal declaration at UN General Assembly in September, as Macron calls for ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and Palestinian statehood alongside Israel's security.
Anti-Israel protesters rally in Dieulefit, a French town honored for WWII heroism, as the Tour de France passes through, targeting Israel's cycling team.
Joint declaration by UK, EU official, and 25 nations denounces humanitarian conditions in Gaza, criticizes Israeli policy, and urges immediate ceasefire and hostage release.
Iran says it will hold nuclear talks with Britain, France, and Germany in Istanbul on Friday, amid rising tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
France, Britain, and Germany issue a stern warning to Iran, demanding immediate resumption of nuclear diplomacy and threatening to reinstate UN sanctions by summer's end if "concrete progress" towards a nuclear deal isn't made.
A court in France ordered on Thursday the release from prison of Lebanese terrorist Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, after serving almost 40 years in prison.
Anti-Israel protester arrested at the Tour de France after disrupting the 11th stage in Toulouse.
International envoys will discuss a two-state solution at the UN this month, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, setting the stage for a September leaders' summit.
The EU is moving to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran with an August 29 deadline for nuclear progress. This action could trigger a full "snapback" of sanctions by October 15.
A month and a half before the start of the European Basketball Championship, EuroBasket 2025, the French team is struggling to field a fit and competitive roster.
Austria hosts gathering of Europe’s nationalist right as speakers accuse France’s president of appeasing Tehran while pledging full backing for Israel.
Charles Kushner begins diplomatic post in Paris with pledge to combat antisemitism, visits Holocaust memorial and US military cemetery in first official engagements.
France and Saudi Arabia will host a conference at the UN in New York on July 28-29 to promote the two-state solution. The meeting was scheduled for June but was postponed amid the Israel-Iran conflict.
French President Emmanuel Macron urges the UK to join France in recognizing a Palestinian state, deeming it essential for regional peace.
French prosecutors are seeking the trial of six individuals in a special terrorism court for the 1982 Jo Goldenberg restaurant attack in Paris, which killed six and injured 20.
France's foreign intelligence chief, Nicolas Lerner, confirms US and Israeli strikes "very, very delayed" Iran's nuclear program by "various months," seriously affecting every stage from enrichment to warhead design.
France warns it may reimpose sanctions on Iran if two detained French nationals are not released. The pair are charged with spying for Israel’s Mossad, allegations Paris rejects.
Two French citizens, Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, detained for over three years in Iran, now face charges of "spying" for Israel's Mossad, "conspiracy to overthrow the regime," and "corruption on earth."
European and Iranian diplomats meet in Geneva for the first direct talks since the Israel-Tehran conflict began. Iranian FM Araghchi backs further talks with Europe but denounces Israeli strikes and rejects negotiations with the US.
European foreign ministers are set to meet Iran's top diplomat in Geneva for crucial nuclear talks, with US agreement. This follows a stern call for Iran to return to negotiations and de-escalate tensions with Israel.
A diplomatic source criticizes French President Macron for expressing support for Israel’s security while promoting a Palestinian state.
Israel’s Ministry of Defense Director General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram, condemns French court decision, accusing the French government of economic bias aimed at undermining Israeli defense industries.
European foreign ministers press Iran to resume nuclear talks and de-escalate with Israel after Israel's "Operation Rising Lion" and Iranian counterstrikes. Iran's FM states Tehran's priority is "to confront aggression."
French MEP Rima Hassan, who is still being held in an Israeli jail after refusing to sign deportation papers, is demanding the jail provide her with bottled water.
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.
Washington issues warning as European nations, led by France, move toward recognition of a Palestinian state.
Jewish 12-year-old girl gang-raped by group of Muslim teens expected to give testimony in their trial, report says.
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.
France and the UK reportedly postpone plans to recognize a Palestinian state at an upcoming UN conference.
French police detain Palestinian Arab man who allegedly struck rabbi with a chair.
France condemns Israel's most recent strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut and southern Lebanon, demanding an Israeli withdrawal and adherence to the November 2024 ceasefire. This is the latest criticism of Israel from France.
Rabbi Elie Lemmel says he was attacked twice in a week, most recently hit with a chair in Neuilly-sur-Seine. This follows another assault in Deauville and comes amidst a broader rise in hate crimes in France.
Western nations to table a resolution at the UN nuclear agency, accusing Iran of non-compliance with safeguards obligations—a first in 20 years.
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.
Iran issues a stark warning to European powers, threatening retaliation if they exploit the latest UN report on its escalated uranium enrichment to reimpose sanctions.
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.
President Isaac Herzog expresses shock after Jewish institutions in Paris were vandalized over Shabbat, urges French authorities to act swiftly and protect the community.
Four Jewish institutions in Paris defaced overnight with green paint, including two synagogues and a Holocaust memorial.
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.'
