France

French embassy fires intern over anti-Semitic Facebook rant

Kuwaiti intern at French embassy in the U.S. dismissed after referring to Jews as scums and rats on Facebook.

Visiting French MP: Syria deal means talking to Assad

Right-wing parliamentarian in controversial visit to war-torn country says western states will need to talk to Bashar al-Assad.

Highest French court rules BDS unlawful, discriminatory

French Court of Cassation upholds ruling that BDS advocates discriminate against Israel and Israelis.

Woman injured in stabbing attack at French synagogue

Drunk man attacks Jews on their way to synagogue. Bystander intervenes and is stabbed in the stomach.

France to present UN resolution banning Syrian barrel bombs

French President Laurent Fabius vows to 'ensure Syrian regime stops bombing civilians' by submitting UN resolution.

42 killed in French crash, 41 of them elderly

Truck and bus carrying elderly people on their way to holiday collide and catch fire, in most lethal French crash since 1982.

Western countries to present UN resolution on Syria barrel bombs

Britain, France and Spain to present a draft resolution to Security Council on stopping the Syrian regime from using barrel bombs.

Shalom to French FM: Lean on Abbas to halt incitement

During meeting in Paris, Israeli Interior Minister and French Foreign Minister explored efforts to restart peace talks.

Muslim Cleric: No UN Peacekeepers on Temple Mount

Israel isn't the only entity that wants to keep foreign peacekeepers off the Temple Mount.

French Ambassador Summoned over Temple Mount Motion

Foreign Ministry summons Maisonnave for a dressing down after French call for international observers on the Temple Mount.

International Observers on Temple Mount?

Senior diplomatic source slams French proposal at UN regarding Temple Mount, points out 'it's the Palestinians changing status quo.'

France: Iran's Missile Test is 'Worrying'

France expresses concern after Iran tests a ballistic missile in violation of a UN resolution.

Prosecutors Seek Six-Month Prison Term for Dieudonne

Anti-Semitic French comedian Dieudonne M'Bala M'Bala's show 'would make anyone want to throw up,' prosecutor says.

France 'Wants to Combat Violent Escalation' in Israel

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius to discuss escalating violence with US Secretary of State John Kerry.

France Hunts US Accomplice to Jewish Market Shooting

French authorities turn to US to identify person who gave online orders to Amedy Coulibaly during terror attack at Jewish market in Paris.

France's Syria Strikes Probably Killed French Jihadists

Source close to Prime Minister Manuel Valls says airstrikes on ISIS training camps likely killed French Muslim foreign fighters.

France Won't 'Spare Effort' to End Violence in Israel

Amid moves to impose two-state solution on Israel via the UN, France says 'everything must be done' to end cycle of violence.

Report: France Advancing UN Resolution on 'Settlements'

Senior officials say France intends to advance a UN resolution on Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

France Closes Louvre Israeli Discrimination Case

France says there's no proof that the Louvre museum discriminated against Israelis.

France Reveals 90% of Russian Strikes Not on ISIS

French Defense Minister reveals nearly all Russia airstrikes are hitting rebels to prop up Assad, announces second French airstrikes.

France Train Hero Stabbed in Sacramento

Spencer Stone, one of the three Americans who heroically foiled attack on French train in August, is in stable condition after being stabbed

New French Campaign Aims to Combat Radicalization

French government ad campaign features mourning families to discourage young people from joining extremists in Syria.

French PM to Russia: Direct Your Airstrikes at ISIS

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls urges Russia to direct airstrikes at ISIS jihadists in Syria, echoes comments by President Hollande.

French MP in Trouble for Calling France 'Jewish-Christian'

Right-wing EU MP Nadine Morano denies doing anything wrong by calling France a country of 'white race,' invoking Judea-Christian values.

Anti-Semitic French Comedian Dieudonne Kicked Out of Theater

Dieudonne evicted from theater for subletting, claims he needed money to pay fines for anti-Semitism convictions.

Outrage as Nazi Flag Unfurled in Center of French City

Residents and visitors describe utter shock after massive Nazi flag hung on gov't building in Nice as rehearsal for movie goes badly wrong.

France Launches Criminal Probe Against Assad

French authorities launch criminal probe of Syrian President for alleged war crimes between 2011 and 2013.

France: Jews, Muslims Forced to Wear Red Discs Around Necks

Elementary school students in Burgundy singled out for not eating pork; mayor withdraws initiative in shock after parents, leaders protest.

France Launches First Anti-ISIS Airstrikes in Syria

French jets hit several 'Islamic State' targets, after government expands operations previously limited to Iraqi territory.

French ISIS Jihadi Who Held Western Journalists Captive Named

Salim Benghalem was an associate of Brussels Jewish Museum killer Mehdi Nemmouche.

French Artist Forced to Cover Up Anti-Semitic Graffiti

Anish Kapoor wanted to leave hate graffiti on controversial statue as testament to evils of racism; local council says it's too offensive.

France: Marine Le Pen Charged for Comparing Muslims to Nazis

National Front head Marine Le Pen charged with inciting racial hatred for comparing Muslims praying outdoors to Nazi occupation.

France Softens Position on Assad, Won't Demand His Removal

France's Foreign Minister announces his country will not demand Syrian President's departure as a precondition for peace talks.

France Seeks to Beat Business Competition in Iran

Paris opens business office in Tehran against 'fierce competition' from other European powers after nuclear deal.

Rouhani to Make Historic Visit to France

Thanks to nuclear deal Rouhani to become first Iranian president to visit France since 1999, with political defusing of Syria on the agenda.

Former French Minister: Germany Took Our Jews and Gave Us Arabs

Former French minister Patrick Devedjian stirs up controversy after jokingly saying Germany left his country with Arabs.

French Sculpture Vandalized a Third Time

Sculpture on display at France's Palace of Versailles vandalized for a third time, after earlier being covered in anti-Semitic graffiti.

France to Host PA at Official Government Meeting

Joint meeting does not imply France recognizes 'Palestine' but sources say meeting is 'step in that direction.'

French Aliyah Stealing Paris Hi-Tech Talent

France's Economy Minister visits Israel to lure back Jewish business and hi-tech experts, insists Jews 'can innovate as well in France.'

Anti-Semitic Graffiti Won't be Removed from French Sculpture

Artist Anish Kapoor says he wants vile vandalism on his controversial work to remain as reminder of 'anti-Semitism that we'd rather forget.'

France Backs Labeling Israeli 'Settlement Produce'

French Economy Min. says Paris favors EU move to label Jewish-made goods from Judea and Samaria; decision imminent.

Jean-Marie Le Pen Launches New Party

Jean-Marie Le Pen launches new party named after France's flag, after being expelled from the rightist party he founded.

Arafat Poison Probe Finally Closed by French Judges

French judges investigating claims that former PA chairman was murdered have closed the case without bringing any charges.

For Olim, First Day in School Means First School Year in Israel

Arutz Sheva speaks to newly-arrived olim from France to hear of their hopes for the new academic year in the Jewish homeland.

French Journalists Jailed Extorting Morocco's King

2 journalists threaten King Mohammed VI with 'compromising' book if he doesn't pay $3.4 million bribe - only to get jailed in Paris.

France Announces Train Attack was 'Terrorist'

Prosecutor reveals details of thwarted shooting, in which a Moroccan 'terror organization member' tried to murder entire train car.

Meet the Paris Twins Defending Israel

Katorza brothers left anti-Semitism in France to enlist as combat soldiers, where they relish 'building our new lives together.'

France to Honor Train Heroes with Highest Accolade

French President Francois Hollande to present three Americans and a Briton with medal in recognition of their bravery in train attack.

Three Injured in European Train Shooting

Heavily armed gunman opens fire on passengers traveling from Amsterdam to Paris; no definite links to terrorism, police say.

Anti-Semitic Le Pen Faces Ouster from Far-Right Party

Founder of France's National Front will attend disciplinary hearing for calling the Nazi gas chambers a 'detail' of history.

French Media Probed for Blowing Cover of Man in January Attacks

Man sues French TV, radio stations for live coverage revealing he was hiding in shop where Charlie Hebdo murderers holed up in last stand.

Paris Police Brace for Violent Protests over 'Tel Aviv Beach'

500 police deployed along River Seine as anti-Israel groups mobilize to demonstrate against Tel Aviv display.

Former French Synagogue Burns Down in Suspected Arson

As police urge caution, mayor of Maizieres-les-Vix insists fire at an out-of-use synagogue in the village was arson.

Will French Students be Forced to Eat Pork?

French court to rule on controversial decision to ban kosher, halal meal options in one town's schools.

France: 'Hate Crime' Robbery Against Prominent Jew

Robbers break into French Jewish leader's house, steal valuables and write "Dirty Jews, long live Palestine" on the wall.

New French Israelis Urge: Make Aliyah With Joy!

Arutz Sheva speaks with new immigrants from special charter flight as they get Israeli IDs, and learns why they made the 'big step.'

Iranians Protest Historic Visit of French FM 'Israeli Spy'

Fabius first French foreign minister in Iran in 12 years - but he is greeted with chants 'Fabius, servant of the US, spy of Israel.'

Police Open Fire After Car Tries to Smash Through Paris Square

Drivers attempt to smash through barricades being set up for Tour De France.

Le Pen to be Charged with Holocaust Denial

Founder of France's far-right National Front to go on trial for April assertion that Nazi gas chambers were just a 'detail' of World War II.

Watch: Celebrating Joining the Jewish Nation

Converts from France, who spent their final year of study at the seminary in Yakir, completed the process in a moving ceremony.