France

France Moves to Vote on 'Palestine' Recognition

Following suit with Sweden and Britain, socialist French lawmakers propose a vote calling the PA a 'state.'

France Adopts Jihadist Travel Ban Law

France passes law to ban travel on those suspected of leaving for jihad in Syria, after over 1,000 French have already done so.

ISIS Cell Nabbed Ahead of Morocco, France Attacks

French and Franco-Moroccan arrested as they planned attacks on banks and international companies, pushed ISIS propaganda.

French Jews Turn to Krav Maga in Battle Against Anti-Semitism

Martial arts program aimed specifically at French Jews to train them, mentally and physically, to fight frequent attacks.

Survey Reveals Europe Likes ISIS More Than Arab States Do

Why is support for brutal jihadists flourishing in the West, even as the terror group is largely shunned in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon?

France: Woman Ejected from Opera for Wearing Face Veil

Paris opera house ejects a woman for wearing a veil covering her face and which was outlawed in 2011.

Fury, Legal Action Over French Street Named After Terror Chief

MK Yoni Chetboun pens letter to mayor calling naming 'slap in the face'; legal action already being sought to reverse decision.

France Moves Closer to Tough Law Cracking Down on Jihadis

Majority of French Senate approve new bill to counter growing ISIS threat, but far-left MPs, NGOs object.

How a Jewish French Girl Joined ISIS, Tried to Blow up Parents

Center against Islamic cults reveals how girl from religious Jewish family turned to anti-Semitic Islamic extremist bent on jihad in Syria.

France Says No to Recognition of 'Palestine' - For Now

French FM Fabius says recognition must be helpful and not just symbolic, in snub of UK non-binding vote.

Jewish Girl From France Joins ISIS in Syria

One hundred girls and young women leaving to fight and reproduce for jihad in recent weeks, as part of a trend sweeping Europe.

France Condemns Israel Over Jerusalem Construction

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius says new construction in Givat Hamatos is a "direct threat" to the two-state solution.

Bennett: Israel Is Responsible for All Jews Everywhere

“As far as I am concerned, Israel is not just the state of its citizens, but of all the world's Jews,” Naftali Bennett said in France.

Bennett: No Jews Will Be Afraid to Walk French Streets

On a visit to France Sunday, Economics Minister Naftali Bennett urged Jews still living in the country to come to Israel.

France Charges Three Jihadists Returning from Syria

Terrorists include brother-in-law of 2012 Toulouse terrorist Mohammed Merah; Paris rushes to bring men to trial after near-bungle.

Hollande Confirms Execution of Hostage in Algeria

French President confirms the execution of Frenchman Herve Gourdel, says he will not be deterred by it.

Confusion as France Arrests, Then 'Loses' Key Terror Suspect

Brother-in-law of Mohammed Merah, who commmitted the 2012 Toulouse Massacre, disappeared en-route from Turkey to France.

Algeria: ISIS-Linked Group Threatens to Kill French Hostage

'Soldiers of the Caliphate' Islamist group, linked to Islamic State, issues 24 hour ultimatum to France to end airstrikes against IS

France Confirms Kidnapping in Algeria

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius confirms that a French man has been kidnapped in Algeria by a group linked to IS.

France to Turn to UN with Solution to Israel-PA Conflict

French President says a "solution to the conflict" between Israelis and Palestinian Arabs will be put to the Security Council.

France Approves Counter-Terror Bill on Jihadists

National Assembly passes bill including travel ban on jihadists and means to fight online terror recruitment.

Nearly 1,000 French Citizens Joining 'Islamic State'

French Islamists reportedly streaming to join radical jihadi group, including 60 women; threat of attacks in Europe growing.

Brussels Jewish Museum Suspect in Custody for 3 Months

Alleged shooter, Mehdi Nemmouche, to remain in custody for three more months as trial over museum attack drags.

Anti-Semitic Attacks up 400% in UK, Double in France

529 anti-Semitic violent incidents in France in first seven months; 302 in UK in July alone.

France: We're Prepared to Take Part in Airstrikes Against IS

French Foreign Minister says his country is prepared to take part in air strikes on Islamic extremists in Iraq "if necessary."

French Racists, Anti-Semites 'Have Lost Their Taboos'

Torrent of racist abuse against Muslim minister sparks debate over racism in France - echoing concerns shared by French Jews.

Report: Brussels Shooter Planned Huge Attack in Paris

Mehdi Nemmouche reportedly planned a terror attack along the Champs Elysees on France’s biggest national holiday.

France Leads World Aliyah For the First Time Ever

Amid 'climate of anti-Semitism that is losing its taboo,' Jewish Agency notes France is currently leading world in immigration to Israel.

French Far-Right Paper Provokes Storm Over Muslim Gov't Minister

Far-right weekly labels appointment of Muslim woman as education minister a 'provocation'; Socialist Party head calls for legal action.

French Nationals to Stand Trial for Tel Aviv Hit-and-Run

Claude Khayat and Eric Robic, suspects in death of Israeli woman Lee Zeitouni in 2011, to face up to ten years in prison.

French Teen Arrested Before Going to Syria to Join Islamists

16-year-old girl suspected of trying to reach Syria to join Islamist rebels arrested in the city of Nice.

France: Two Teenagers Arrested Over Synagogue Suicide Bomb Plot

Two Muslim girls, aged 15 and 17, arrested on suspicion of conspiring to blow up a synagogue in Lyon.

Hindu Community Supports Initiative Against 'Death to Jews' Town

Interfaith activist Rajan Zed urges French President Francois Hollande to change offensive hamlet's name.

Ironic Moment as Rocket Interrupts French Reporter

France 24 reporter Gallagher Fenwick was declaiming Gaza's woes when something surprising happened.

Jewish Groups React to Possible Jewish Defense League Ban

French Jewish leaders distance themselves from controversial group, but also question why violent pro-Palestinian groups do not face a ban.

French Government Moves to Ban Militant Jewish Defense League

Amid rising anti-Semitism from anti-Israel extremists, authorities move to ban Jewish group they say is stoking violence.

Brussels: Suspect in Jewish Museum Shooting Charged With Murder

French Islamist Mehdi Nemmouche charged with 'murder in a terrorist context' after extradition from France.

France Finally Hands Over Brussels Jewish Museum Attack Suspect

Mehdi Nemmouche will be interrogated by Belgian authorities over deadly shooting; has remained largely silent during questioning.

French Official: 1,000 French Jihadists 'Getting Ready'

France is set to become even more dangerous for Jews - and for French Gentiles as well.

Paris: 70 Arrested at Banned Pro-Palestinian Arab Protest

French police arrest 70 people after banned pro-Palestinian Arab protest in central Paris degenerates into clashes.

French Police Ban Anti-Israel March Amid Anti-Semitism Fears

Despite gov't withdrawing ban on rallies, police cite serious violence at previous protests to forbid weekend anti-Israel march.

Despite Anti-Semitism Fear, Anti-Israel Protests Resume in Paris

Brief ban lifted after 'guarantee' given that demonstrations would not descend into violence; minister denounces Jewish Defense League.

France Raid Nets 3 Suspected Jihadists

Two men and a woman are suspected of recruiting fighters for Syria and planning 'violent acts.'

Dramatic Footage as Anti-Israel Rioters Clash with French Police

Violence occurred after far-left and Islamist groups defied ban on demonstrations; synagogue and police station also attacked.

French PM Defends Ban on Pro-Gaza Rally After Violence

Valls warns of 'a new form of anti-Semitism.' Seventeen police injured, 44 detained over violence in Paris protest that went ahead anyway.

France Beefs Up Security After Paris Synagogue Attack

President Francois Hollande says he does not want to see "the Israeli-Palestinian conflict imported into France".

International Calls for Cease-fire Intensify

France joins calls for Israel to show 'restraint' in Gaza operation, Hamas ceasefire, despite reports of disinterest on both sides.

As War Rages, Samaria Officials Present Their Case in France

MK Haim Katz and Samaria Council official Yossi Dagan are in France, presenting Israel's case as Hamas rains missiles on Israel.

France Adopts Tough New Law to Crack Down on Jihadis

Jihadi websites will be subject to bans similar to those used against child pornography; radicals could have passports confiscated.

Anti-Semitic Comedian Dieudonne Mocks Murder of French Jew

Controversial French comedian set to launch new show - featuring holocaust denial and jokes about murdered Jewish man Ilan Halimi.

French Jews Reenact 1947 'Illegal' Aliyah to Israel by Boat

Program strengthening French Jews' ties with Israel traces route of 'Hatikva', which tried to defy British ban on Jewish immigration.

France Boosts Airport Security at U.S. Request

France joins other nations in bolstering security at its airports, in line with a U.S. request to do so amid concerns over Syrian rebels.

France, Spain, Italy Launch BDS 'Settlement' Warnings

European nations advise their citizens to refrain from conducting business with 'settlements,' condemn IDF operation.

Germany Extradites ISIS Recruiter to France

Germany extradites a man suspected to have joined ISIS in Syria back to his native France, 10 days after he was arrested in Berlin.

Anti-Semitic Assault and Stabbing in Paris Library

20 assailants beat up Jewish students and stab them in French capital as anti-Semitism continues to peak.

Lebanon: French Islamist Arrested over ISIS Suicide Bombings

Suspect becomes the latest in a string of French Muslims arrested for terrorist activities on behalf of jihadi group ISIS.

Angry French Jews Demand Action on Kidnap Victims

A demonstration in Paris in support of the kidnapped Israeli teens was held Saturday night.

Watch: French Rally Supporting Abducted Teens Comes Under Attack

Anti-Israel extremists attempt to violently break up march in solidarity with three kidnapped teens; at least one arrest.

Shooting Attack at Paris Synagogue Thwarted at Last Moment

Two men approach Paris synagogue with AK-47 and handgun, but flee after spotting police.

Brussels Shooting

France to Rule on Extradition of Brussels Suspect on June 26

French Islamist Mehdi Nemmouche could be deported to face trial over Jewish Museum massacre by the end of the month.