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Iran, European powers to resume nuclear talks in Istanbul

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.

Europe warns Iran:

'Resume diplomacy or face sanctions'

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.

French court releases terrorist who helped murder Mossad agent

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 Tour de France

Anti-Israel protester arrested at the Tour de France after disrupting the 11th stage in Toulouse.

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Int'l summit on Palestinian state to take place in September

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.

Europe gives Iran August deadline for 'snapback' sanctions

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.

Trouble for Israel's rival in European basketball championship

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.

European right-wing leaders:

Macron appeasing Iran, undermining Israel

Austria hosts gathering of Europe’s nationalist right as speakers accuse France’s president of appeasing Tehran while pledging full backing for Israel.

Kushner takes office as US Ambassador to France

Charles Kushner begins diplomatic post in Paris with pledge to combat antisemitism, visits Holocaust memorial and US military cemetery in first official engagements.

At UN conference

France, Saudi Arabia to revive push for two-state solution

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.

Macron calls for joint UK-France recognition of 'Palestine'

French President Emmanuel Macron urges the UK to join France in recognizing a Palestinian state, deeming it essential for regional peace.

Historic breakthrough:

Six face trial for 1982 Paris kosher restaurant massacre

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.

French intel chief:

Iran's nuclear program 'very, very delayed' by US-Israeli strikes

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:

Iran sanctions hinge on release of our detainees

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.

Tehran accuses detained French citizens of spying for Israel

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."

Amidst Israel-Tehran war

Europe, Iran talk nuclear program

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 FMs to meet Iranian counterpart for nuclear talks

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.

Diplomatic source:

'Macron acting with duplicity toward Israel'

A diplomatic source criticizes French President Macron for expressing support for Israel’s security while promoting a Palestinian state.

French court against Israeli defense firms at Paris Air Show

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.

Europe urges de-escalation

Iran says it prioritizes confronting Israel

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."

Israel's water is 'dirty'

The flotilla detainee's unexpected request

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.

'A sad joke'

Macron praises PA Chairman's 'letter of hope'

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.

Trump admin warns world:

Skip Palestinian state summit or face consequences

Washington issues warning as European nations, led by France, move toward recognition of a Palestinian state.

France: Trial of Muslim teens who gang-raped Jewish girl begins

Jewish 12-year-old girl gang-raped by group of Muslim teens expected to give testimony in their trial, report says.

Macron receives 'unprecedented' PA pledges on reforms

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.

Report:

France, UK walk back Palestinian state recognition

France and the UK reportedly postpone plans to recognize a Palestinian state at an upcoming UN conference.

France: Suspect in attacks on rabbi detained

French police detain Palestinian Arab man who allegedly struck rabbi with a chair.

France blasts Israel's Lebanon strikes, demands withdrawal

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.

Amid rising hate crimes

French rabbi attacked twice in a week

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 powers to censure Iran over nuclear non-compliance

Western nations to table a resolution at the UN nuclear agency, accusing Iran of non-compliance with safeguards obligations—a first in 20 years.

Macron:

'France to decide in coming days' on anti-Israel measures

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 warns Europe:

'Sanctions will be met with retaliation'

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.

Amb. Huckabee:

'Carve out piece of French Riviera to create Palestinian state'

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.

Herzog condemns Paris vandalism:

'My great-grandfather’s synagogue was attacked'

President Isaac Herzog expresses shock after Jewish institutions in Paris were vandalized over Shabbat, urges French authorities to act swiftly and protect the community.

Paris: Four Jewish sites vandalized in a single night

Four Jewish institutions in Paris defaced overnight with green paint, including two synagogues and a Holocaust memorial.

Israeli government:

'Macron wants to reward terrorists with a state’

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.'

Revealed in the Knesset:

Antisemitism in France surges by 185%

During a Knesset discussion, Shas MK presents testimonies from French rabbis expressing fears about the future. Minister Amichai Eliyahu calls on French Jews to immigrate to Israel.

Over 300 Attend 2025 MedEx France

This event is part of the International Medical Aliyah Program (IMAP), an initiative to streamline the professional integration process for doctors making Aliyah.

Maoz blasts France: 'Colonial forefathers preaching morality?'

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.'

Agam Berger to French FM:

'Diplomatic solutions won't work'

Hamas captivity survivor Agam Berger tells France's Foreign Minister that "diplomatic solutions" are futile against Hamas, stating, "it's us or them."

France-Israel spat:

French FM accuses Netanyahu of 'slander'

French FM Barrot lashes out at PM Netanyahu, accusing him of slander after Netanyahu claimed France, UK, and Canada were "on the wrong side of history" for urging an end to the Gaza war.

French government to tackle Muslim Brotherhood threat

President Emmanuel Macron orders proposals to counter the Muslim Brotherhood's influence in France, citing a report labeling it a "threat to national cohesion."

Senate confirms Charles Kushner as France ambassador

Senate confirms Charles Kushner as ambassador to France in a 51-45 vote, despite his past convictions for tax evasion and other charges.

Netanyahu responds:

'UK, Canada and France offering huge prize for October 7 attack'

Netanyahu issues statement responding to the UK, Canada and France’s ultimatum to Israel to end the war in Gaza or face sanctions: Israel will continue to defend itself by just means until total victory is achieved.

Ceasefire or else

UK, Canada, France threaten Israel

Leaders demand immediate halt to IDF operations in Gaza, threaten sanctions, and call for recognition of Palestinian state as part of two-state solution.

France to build prison in Amazon Rainforest?

French government announces plans to construct a maximum-security prison in French Guiana to house the most dangerous criminals, including drug traffickers and radical Islamists.

Macron decries 'intolerable' Gaza crisis

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.

Macron blasts Netanyahu:

'What he’s doing is shameful'

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.

Iran warns Europe:

'Snapback sanctions could lead to irreversible escalation'

Iran's Foreign Minister warns Britain, France, and Germany that using the UN snapback sanctions mechanism could lead to "irreversible" tensions and end Europe's role in the 2015 nuclear deal.

Incidents at Israeli missions:

Gunfire near Istanbul consulate, envelope at French embassy

Gunfire detected near Israel's consulate in Istanbul, hours after unusual envelope received at the embassy in France. Both incidents handled by local security, with no casualties or damage. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar condemns the incidents.

Calls for political process

Macron criticizes Israel’s Gaza tactics

French President Emmanuel Macron condemns Israel's military actions in Gaza, warning they may violate humanitarian principles.

Children and screens:

Exposure to screens before age 6 can cause brain damage

In an open letter to the government, five French health authorities warn that exposure to screens delays and alters brain development.

France:

Elderly Jewish man brutally attacked in antisemitic incident

Drunk attacks Jewish man for refusing to give him cash, calls him 'dirty Jew.'

UN chief urges action on two-state solution

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges world leaders to act decisively in support of a two-state solution between Israel and Palestinian Arabs, warning it may soon become unachievable.

Israel and France spar over visa cancellations

Israel has cancelled the visas for a French parliamentary delegation, claiming that the group was coming to Israel to undermine Israeli interests.

French FM:

'This is the real reason Putin announced a ceasefire for Easter'

Frech govt. comments on Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to announce a temporary ceasefire that has already ended and was fraught with violations by the Russian side

France is at a crossroads:

Islamism, secularism, and the criminalization of warning bells

Political Islam—especially the Muslim Brotherhood—is not a religion, but a calculated ideological project. Opinion.

Min. of Interior:

Israel cancels French delegation's visas

Ministry of the Interior cancels French delegation's visas, fearing provocative actions following Macron's intention to recognize a Palestinian state.

Netanyahu to President Macron:

'A Palestinian state would be a huge prize for terrorism'

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.'

Abbas and Macron discuss ceasefire and two-state solution

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.