France

Report: 47% of European Jihadists in Syria, Iraq are French

At least 3,000 French nationals estimated to be involved with Islamist networks, up 24% since November 2014.

French Minister Supports Doubling the Number of Mosques

French minister of simplification Thierry Mandon claims lack of 'decent' mosques is causing Islamic radicalization.

France Says it Wanted a Better Deal

French FM says he originally rejected the deal but then Iran threatened to walk; report shows Obama gave up on original goal of the talks.

Paris Victims Sue Media Over Live Coverage of Supermarket Attack

BFMTV revealed the location of six Jews as they hid from the gunman, lawsuit notes - placing their lives in danger.

French Far-Right Leader Stands By Gas Chamber Comments

National Front party founder again insists Nazi gas chambers were just a 'detail'; daughter and party head distances herself.

France to Submit UN Resolution on Israel-PA Talks in 12 Days

Officials say France is preparing a draft UN Security Council resolution on Palestinian statehood to be submitted in 12 days.

France Arrests 3 Men in Connection with Hyper Cacher Attack

French authorities arrest three men with links to the terrorist who killed four people at kosher supermarket in Paris.

U.S. Gives Cool Reception to French Peace Talks Initiative

"Let's not get ahead of ourselves," says American official after France announces new UN resolution on Israel-PA talks.

France to Push for New UN Resolution on Israel-PA Peace

France plans to begin talks on a new Security Council resolution to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace prospects.

Netanyahu Offers Assistance in Aftermath of Plane Crash

Netanyahu sends letter of condolence to French President, speaks with German and Spanish leaders following Germanwings crash.

Intelligence Min. Wraps Up Lobbying Mission against Iran Deal

Yuval Steinitz says Israel and France share concerns over US-led hasty deal with Iran, as he ends a 2-day special diplomatic mission.

Israel's Missed Opportunity in France

Former ambassador says Israel has potential friends in France to help tackle Iran, but is failing to build relationships with them.

French Regional Elections Could Pave the Way for Le Pen

Low turnout could see right-wing National Front gain power, maybe boost Le Pen in presidential race against unpopular Hollande.

Dieudonne Convicted Yet Again for Anti-Semitic Comments

Controversial comic fined $24,000 for anti-Semitic comments, a day after being convicted for condoning terrorism.

France Calls for Peace Talks Based on Two-State Solution

Responding to Netanyahu's election victory, French Foreign Minister Fabius calls for resumption of peace talks.

French Comedian Dieudonne Convicted of Condoning Terrorism

Anti-Semitic comedian given a two-month suspended sentence for posting "I feel like Charlie Coulibaly" after Paris attacks.

French Experts Say Arafat Died of Natural Causes

Despite ongoing accusations Israel poisoned the Palestinian leader, French and Russian experts say no foul play in Yasser Arafat's death.

Hyper Cacher Re-Opening 'Affirms Life Stronger Than Barbarity'

Kosher supermarket in Paris attacked by gunman in January terror spate re-opens Sunday, two months after four people killed in the attack.

Rebuilding

Paris Supermarket to Reopen Two Months After Attack

Site of January's hostage crisis and murder of 4 Jews to reopen with new staff, renovations just two months after heinous attack.

Jewish Teens Assaulted, Robbed Outside French Synagogue

Two teens targeted in Marseille by attackers 'of African origin,' after attackers shouted 'dirty Jews, we'll exterminate you all.'

Who Will the New French Immigrants Vote For?

Parties including Likud, Labor and Yachad approach 10,000 new French Israeli voters and try to respond to their needs.

French Jews Can’t Get Any More Integrated than they Already Are

Jews remaining in France are caught between the oversights of the government and Muslims’ own sense of misery.

France: Four Arrested over Paris Kosher Supermarket Attack

Four people - including a serving policewoman who converted to Islam - suspected of aiding Islamist terrorist Amedy Coulibaly.

Could There Be 10,000 Europeans in Syria by 2016?

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls predicts exponential exodus of radicalized European Muslims to Syria and Iraq; 3,000 there now.

Norway Unlikely to Extradite Suspect in 1982 France Attack

Norway is unlikely to extradite a citizen suspected of links to a 1982 attack on a Jewish restaurant in Paris, says local official.

France: Assad Not 'Credible Partner' in Fight Against ISIS

After meeting with Syrian opposition leader Khaled Khoja, French President Francois Hollande says Assad is main cause of Syria's suffering.

France Issues Warrants for Suspects in Kosher Restaurant Attack

Palestinian, Norwegian and Jordanian wanted over attack in 1982 by Palestinian Abu Nidal terrorist group which left 6 dead.

Syrian Opposition Praises France's Anti-Assad Stance

After Hollande, Valls condemn MPs' visit to 'butcher' Bashar al-Assad, exiled opposition leader says working with regime won't stop ISIS.

What Does it Take to Get Them Here?

Madonna Says Intolerance in France 'Feels Like Nazi Germany'

Pop star warns "anti-Semitism is at an all-time high" in France, likens atmosphere to the period when German fascism was on the ascent.

French PM Slams MPs for Meeting with Syrian 'Butcher' Assad

French PM Manuel Valls condemns with 'greatest strength' meeting between three French MPs and Syrian President Assad.

Iran Blows Up Mock US Aircraft Carrier in Exercises

Iranian forces conducting military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, blew up a mock US aircraft carrier.

Report: Top ISIS Commanders Killed in Air Strike

A report said that a coalition airstrike against ISIS targets in areas they control has killed a “large number” of the its top commanders.

Anti-ISIS Mission Puts Hardened French Pilot on New Flight Path

Veteran French pilot says burning to death of Jordanian pilot has only made his resolve to defeat ISIS stronger.

French Muslim Leader Boycotts Dinner over 'Anti-Semitism'

Paris Great Mosque rector refuses to attend dinner with Hollande, after Jewish leader notes Muslims' anti-Semitic attacks.

French President Vows Tougher Penalties for Anti-Semitism

French President Francois Hollande calls for "faster, more effective sanctions" amid rising anti-Semitism.

France Confiscates Jihadists' Passports for First Time

Six French on their way to jihad in Syria blocked by new counter-terror law, with 40 other cases under investigation.

French Aircraft Carrier Cuts Time in Half on ISIS Strikes

Charles de Gaulle carrier deployed to Gulf to allow French fighter jets to bring the pain on ISIS that much faster.

France Enlists Silicon Valley Help in Cyber War on Terror

French interior minister insists struggle to keep incitement from social media not an attack on free speech.

France Seeks Charges Against Teens who Vandalized Jewish Graves

French prosecutors called Wednesday for five teens accused of vandalizing a Jewish cemetery to be prosecuted for 'anti-Semitic' hate crime.

Investigators Reveal How Paris Attackers Coordinated

Cherif Kouachi and Amedy Coulibaly met night before three day rampage, texted one hour before Hebdo attack.

Hollande: France Will Protect Jews 'With All its Force'

Speaking at cemetery where hundreds of Jewish gravestones vandalized, French president seeks to reassure nervous Jewish community.

Interview

'There is No Future for Jews in Western Europe'

Jewish Agency chairman Natan Sharansky urges gov't to invest more money in Aliyah, ahead of expected 15,000 new immigrants in 2015.

France Sells Egypt 24 Rafale Fighter Jets

France signs an agreement with Egypt for the sale of its Rafale fighter jet, in a show of support for President Sisi.

French PM Slams 'Islamo-Fascism,' is 'Under Jewish Influence'

Manual Valls comes out in support of French Jewry and criticizes Danish attacks - former FM Dumas says he 'is biased' by Jewish wife.

France: 5 Arrested over Shocking Vandalism of 300 Jewish Graves

Youngest suspect turns himself in after being 'shocked' by national outcry over what interior minister brands a 'despicable act.'

French PM: 'The Place for French Jews is France'

Manuel Valls rejects Israel's criticism of anti-Semitism in Europe, blames elections. But does his stance match facts on the ground?

'Despicable': Hundreds of Jewish Graves Vandalized in France

French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve condemns latest anti-Semitic attack to rock already anxious Jewish community.

France Charges Six With Recruiting Jihadists

Six men of Chechen origin facing terrorism charges in France over a suspected recruiting ring sending jihadists to Syria.

France Slams its Media for Paris Attack Coverage

French broadcast regulator criticizes serious 'breaches' revealing identities and reporting on hiding hostages real-time.

Paris: Muslim Street Artist Beaten for 'Coexistence' Mural

Well-known Muslim street artist beaten in Paris, reportedly by Muslim attackers - after he rallies for interfaith understanding.

France's Anti-Terror Campaign Has Dismantled 15 Networks

France's justice minister says her government has so far dismantled 15 terrorist networks as part of its campaign to eradicate terrorism.

Man Tries to Burn Israeli Flag Outside Paris Kosher Market

Paris police arrest a man who tried to burn an Israeli flag at the entrance to the to the Hyper Cacher market.

French Exodus Underway: Record Numbers Attend Aliyah Fairs

Thousands of Jews flock to Israel opportunities fairs throughout France, leaving organizers stunned: 'we couldn't believe our eyes.'

Marseille on Lockdown After Men Open Fire at Police

Hooded gunmen shoot at police with Kalashnikovs; no reported injuries. It is unclear whether the attack is terrorism or localized crime.

France Arrests 6 Suspected Recruiters of Jihad

French police detain six people suspected of handling questionable money transfers and recruiting candidates to wage jihad.

PM: Herzog's First Move - Giving Away Jerusalem

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said that the Labor Party/Zionist Camp would make negotiating away Jerusalem one of their first priorities

Man Who Attacked French Soldiers Charged with Terrorism

Attacker of soldiers outside a Jewish center in Nice charged with attempted murder in connection with a terrorist operation.

France: Jewish Center Stabbing Raises Security Questions

French police interrogating knifeman Moussa Coulibaly, who stabbed 2 soldiers outside the center in Nice.

More Details Emerge of Stabbing Attack at France Jewish Center

French President Francoise Hollande condemns 'criminal' stabbing of 2 soldiers in Nice, as more details emerge from the attack.