France

French Ambassador Vows: France Will 'Never' Give in to Terrorism

Amb. Patrick Maisonnave says Paris will 'fight to defend our values' against Islamism after Charlie Hebdo attack.

US Condemns Charlie Hebdo Attack, Volunteers to Help Paris

'The US stands ready to work closely with the French' to help probe the attack, US President Barack Obama says Wednesday.

French PM Hollande at Shooting Site: France in Shock

Hollande raises terror warning to max after shooting at satirical magazine that 'mocked Mohammed,' Cameron 'stands with the French.'

France Warns PA: Don't Escalate the Crisis

France warns the PA against resubmitting its unilateral resolution to the UN.

Founder of French Anti-Semitism Watchdog Will Make Aliyah

The founder of National Bureau for Vigilance Against Anti-Semitism, Sammy Ghozlan, will immigrate to Israel in what he calls 'a message.

Two Members of French Far-Right Expelled Over Laxative Prank

Two young members of Marine Le Pen's National Front expelled for spiking the drink of its second-in-command with a laxative.

French President Vows to Fight Anti-Semitism in 2015

Amid skyrocketing anti-Semitism, Francois Hollande says the fight against racism and anti-Semitism will be his national cause for 2015.

MK Hopeful: 'French Exile is at an End'

Anti-Semitism in France is, unfortunately for the country's Jewish residents, a growing industry, says activist Avraham Azulai.

French Anti-Semitic Comedian Abandoned by Allies

Dieudonné, who invented the “reverse Nazi salute” facing backlash from his friends over his connections with racist groups.

PA Says it Has Majority Needed for UN Statehood Resolution

Reports France, Luxembourg have decided to support PA bid at UNSC; move could force US to use its veto.

Paris Suburb Grants Marwan Barghouti Honorary Citizenship

Terrorist mastermind of countless fatal attacks on Israelis 'glorified' in Aubervilliers, weeks after street naming in another Paris suburb.

Shots Fired at Jewish Owned Print Shop in Paris

After shots fired at a synagogue and kosher restaurant in Paris, bullet holes were found at door of a Jewish print shop Friday.

Shots Fired at Kosher Restaurant in Paris

Shots from an air gun fired at a kosher restaurant in Paris. Window damaged, but no injuries.

Rabbi: No Injuries in Paris Synagogue Attack a 'Miracle'

'We see now that Torah protects and saves,' Rabbi of Paris synagogue says, two days after terrorist sprays bullets at the building.

Shaked: France is Still Living in Denial

MK Ayelet Shaked expresses hope that more French Jews will make aliyah, in the wake of the growing anti-Semitism in the country.

Shots Fired at Paris Synagogue Miss Rabbi

Series of high-profile terror attacks in France continue with automatic gunfire on synagogue office targeting rabbi.

French MP Presents Netanyahu with 'AntiSemitox'

'Magic pill' against anti-Semitism evokes smile from PM, highlights need to battle hate crimes in France.

Brother of French Police Attacker Arrested in Burundi

The brother of a man who stabbed police officers in France has been arrested in Burundi.

France: At Least Ten Injured in Van Rampage Attack in Nantes

A man drove a van into a crowded outdoor Christmas market Monday evening in Nantes, after shouting "Allahu Abkbar."

Qatari Emir 'Donates' Money to IDF Disabled Veterans' Org

Emir's family buys apartment left to the IDF org. in Paris, France - donating 2.5 million Euro despite the country's Hamas affiliations.

Car Rampage in France Ruled Not a Terrorist Attack

French prosecutors announce the rampage of a driver who injured 13 people in Dijon Sunday night was not a terrorist attack.

French Jew Pioneers World's Third Kosher Vineyard Outside Israel

After visiting Jerusalem Alexandre Sartene launched his own 'divine' kosher winery, exports as far as Brazil despite local bureaucracy.

France: Driver Runs Over People 'for the Children of Palestine'

Driver shouts "Allahu Akbar" as he runs into groups of people in the eastern French city of Dijon, injuring 11.

France Ups Security for Police Amid Fears of Jihadi Attacks

Worries over additional 'lone wolf' attacks inspired by Islamic State group after Muslim convert stabs three police.

Bold New Campaign Launched Against Anti-Semitism in France

French Jewish organization OJE has begun distributing 10,000 boxes of 'first aid treatment' against anti-Semitism called Antisémitox.

France: Man Shouting 'Allahu Akhbar!' Stabs Three Policemen

Police shoot dead attacker, a Burundi-born man 'known for his radical views,' after he stabbed policemen.

French Journalist Banned for Remarks Against Muslims

Journalist barred from news channel for saying Muslims 'forced French out,' keep in insular communities.

France and Britain Say Iran Needs to be More Flexible

France and Britain tell UN that Iran has not demonstrated sufficient flexibility in nuclear talks with six world powers.

Anti-Semitic Comic Seeks 'Accord' with French Jewish Leaders

Comedian, Dieudonne M'bala M'bala, known for explicitly anti-Semitic shows, is now seeking accord with French Jewish community.

French Police Dismantle Network of Jihadists

French police launch raids across the country to dismantle a network sending jihadist fighters to Syria.

Gaza: Bomb Hits French Cultural Center

Unknown assailants strike center just two months after fire forced its closure in possible jihadi attack.

French Police Detain Possible Suspect in Jewish Museum Shooting

27-year-old man suspected of having helping Mehdi Nemmouche murder four people at Brussels Jewish Museum.

French Senate Votes to Recognize 'Palestine'

Follows vote in lower house of parliament which also urged gov't to recognize 'Palestinian state'; fourth European parliament to do so.

French Jewish Leaders Slam Anti-Semitic Comedian's New Show

CRIF, umbrella org. of French Jews, has condemned 20 French theaters for presenting anti-Semitic comedian Dieudonne's show.

Five Arrested for Threats to Destroy French Synagogue

On same day French police arrest accomplices in Brussels Jewish Museum shooting, five men arrested for threats to burn down synagogue.

French Jewish Girl Verbally Attacked at School

Jewish girl, 8, verbally assaulted and attacked by two Muslim classmates at recess over her religion.

French PM Says Last Week's Anti-Semitic Attack is 'Not France'

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls says he is "surprised" there are not more demonstrations against anti-Semitism and racism.

French Government Vows 'National' Fight Against Anti-Semitism

French Interior Minister vows to make fight against anti-Semitism 'a national cause' after brutal rape and robbery of Jewish couple.

France to Compensate Holocaust Victims Deported by State Rail

France to put $60 million into a fund to compensate Holocaust victims deported by French state rail firm to Nazi death camps.

French President Condemns Anti-Semitic Rape, Robbery

Francoise Hollande says 'unbearable' attack on Jewish family harms all of France; three suspects currently in police custody.

Zeitouni's Family Speaks Out: We Sent a Message to the World

Zeitouni's family traveled to France to attend trial, responded to sentence of daughter's killers: 'We sent a message to world.'

French Interior Minister Condemns Anti-Semitic Attack Near Paris

France's interior minister condemns attack in which armed assailants stormed an apartment, raped a woman and stole jewelry.

France: Jewish Couple Assaulted in Suspected Anti-Semitic Attack

Three men storm Jewish home in Paris and attack a young couple, raping the woman. EJC: It is 'open season' on Jews.

Lee Zeitouni's Killers Sentenced to Five Years

Prison time for Eric Robic and Claude Khayat, the French nationals charged with the hit-and-run of a Tel Aviv pilates instructor in 2011.

If at first you don't succeed?

Kerry Hopes Next Knesset Holds 'Peace Talks'

Kerry calls on next Israeli government to 'negotiate' after his previous talks torpedoed by PA; US denounces French 'Palestine' vote.

Surprised?

France Votes to Recognize 'Palestine'

France joins unilateral diplomatic assault on Israel, ahead of push in UN for Israeli withdrawals; Israel responds move 'harms peace.'

French Jewish MP: Recognizing 'Palestine' Legitimizes Terror

MP Meir Habib urges Paris to reconsider vote, noting that it violates the Oslo Accords, legitimizes PLO and Hamas as political powers.

France Returns Artifacts Stolen from Egypt

250 artifacts from as far back as 2000 BCE returned to Nile state, latest in long spate of French artifact smuggling.

France Readies to Vote on 'Palestine' Recognition

Non-binding resolution to follow similar moves by EU member states Sweden, Spain; French MPs say it will help 'resolve the conflict.'

Diplomatic warfare?

France to Host Global Conf. on 'Israeli-Palestinian Conflict'

Hollande says foisting 'solution' on Israel is diplomatic initiative France must lead, as string of 'Palestine' recognition votes escalates.

Lawyer Punched Stopping Lethal Hit-And-Run Trial

Trial in France of two men who killed an Israeli woman in Tel Aviv with their car and fled the country postponed by attack on lawyer.

Lethal Tel Aviv Hit-And-Run Trial Held in France

Trial starts of two Frenchmen who killed an Israeli woman in 2011 with their car, and then fled to France causing diplomatic debacle.

Lee Zeitouni's Killers Go On Trial in France

The trial of two Paris residents, accused of running down Lee Zeitouni three years, ago is set to begin Thursday.

Sarkozy: Vote Against Recognition of 'Palestine'

Former French president urges members of his party to vote against resolution calling for the recognition of “the state of Palestine”.

'This is What They Have to Do Now when the World is Exploding?'

Prime Minister Netanyahu rips into French legislature for its upcoming vote on recognizing 'Palestine'.

Netanyahu Warns France on 'Palestine' Vote

PM: France's parliament would be making a 'grave mistake' if it recognizes a Palestinian state in a vote on December 2.

French Interior Minister States His 'Admiration' For Jews

Cazeneuve responds to rising anti-Semitism at a gala event in Paris; 'I feel more close to you than you can imagine.'

Five EU Nations Condemn Demolition of Terrorists' Homes

Ambassadors from major EU member states visit Jerusalem to complain about 'counterproductive' deterrent move, US chimes in too.

France Identifies Second Citizen Who Took Part in ISIS Beheading

Mickael Dos Santos, who goes by the name of Abu Othman, identified as second Frenchman involved in Peter Kassig's beheading.

Al-Qaeda Releases Video of French and Dutch Hostages

Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb releases a video showing two hostages begging for their lives.