France

Swiss Expert Dismisses French Report on Arafat's Death

A French report ruling out poisoning in Arafat's death has a glaring inconsistency, says the co-author of a Swiss probe.

French Company Markets Cleaning Products Named 'Cyclone B'

Product used to clean Parliament buildings. Following EJA backlash, company decides to change name immediately.

French Court Upholds Firing of Muslim Woman Over Headscarf

A Paris appeals court upholds right of kindergarten to fire Muslim who insisted on wearing hijab headscarf.

Controversial Israeli Tycoon Arcadi Gaydamak Arrested

Israeli businessman and former Jerusalem mayoral candidate repotedly arrested in Switzerland over 'Angolagate' scandal.

French 'Planned to Assassinate' British Muslim Extremist

French officials 'fed up' by British inaction over Islamist terrorism; sought to take out hook-handed Abu Hamza al Masri in London.

France Slams Iranian Leader's 'Unacceptable' Israel Comments

French gov't spokesman says Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khameini's comments 'complicate' nuclear program negotiations.

'Pro-Israel' France Supports anti-Israel Groups, Too

Support over Iran notwithstanding, investigation reveals how French gov't directly bankrolls a range of radical anti-Israel NGOs.

Peres Welcomes Hollande, Praises French Strength

President Peres: France’s strong stance earns worldwide respect.

Hollande Vows to Keep the Pressure on Iran

"As long as we are not certain that Iran has decided to give up on nuclear weapons, we will continue with all our demands and sanctions."

Peres: If Iran Goes Nuclear, Other Countries Will Too

"If Iran builds a bomb, every country in the Middle East will want to do the same," warns President Peres in interview with French magazine.

Netanyahu Urges France to Maintain Tough Stance on Iran

"We hope France will not yield" on its firm stance during talks with Iran, says Netanyahu ahead of visit by Hollande.

French Ambassador: We Stopped Iran Nuke Deal

It was France's caution that broke up the deal that would have eased sanctions on Iran, France's ambassador to Israel said

Republicans Hail France for Tough Stance on Iran

"Vive la France!" tweets Senator McCain after France prevents a bad deal with Iran over its nuclear program.

Intellectual Terrorism in France

Iran Attacks France for 'Supporting Israeli Position'

Iranian MPs accuse French FM Fabius of defending Israel, FM expresses concerns Israel has raised, 'no certainty' a deal will be reached.

Reports: Extradition of Canadian Terrorist Challenged by Lawyers

Canadian lawyers are challenging an extradition order for Hassan Diab, a professor accused of being involved in 1980 anti-Semitic bombing.

MK Ariel to Paris: Let's Build the Land of Israel Together

Housing Minister Ariel, in visit to French Parliament, makes appeal for building support. 'The Galilee, Negev is waiting for you.'

French Citizen Detained for 'Spying' on Jewish Community

A French citizen was detained today (Wednesday) for spying on Yitzhar residents; may be related to Arab incitement in the area.

French Far-Right Leader Continues Push for Right-Wing EU Bloc

France's Marine Le Pen to meet anti-Islamic Dutch politician Geert Wilders after decision to campaign together in EU elections.

Hollande to Netanyahu: We'll Remain Tough on Iran

French President reassures PM Netanyahu that France will remain "tough" with Iran on its controversial nuclear program.

Israel to Expel French Diplomat who Punched IDF Soldier

Marion Fesneau-Castaing to be expelled from Israel after assaulting IDF soldier during protest in support of Bedouin squatters.

Hollande Meets Rouhani, Demands Action from Iran

French president becomes the first Western leader to meet Iran's new president.

France: Sikhs Caught Up in Battle over Secularism

Sikhs turn to French Interior Minister for exemption to law banning open expressions of religion in state-funded schools.

French Man Jailed for Threatening Toulouse Jewish School

French man sentenced to a year in prison for making death threats to the Ohr HaTorah school in Toulouse.

French and Chinese Foreign Ministers Hail Syria Deal

Both countries hail Syrian agreement to hand over chemical weapons stockpile as a "significant development."

French PM: Assad behind Attack

French PM Shares 'Proof' Assad behind Chemical Attack

French PM shares intelligence with lawmakers showing that a chemical attack on 21 August was launched by government forces.

France Backs US Intervention in Syria

US efforts to intervene in Syria receive French backing, following rejection of participation in US-led offensive by British parliament.

France Prepared to Take Action in Syria, Says Hollande

French President says his country is prepared to take action against those responsible for last week’s deadly chemical attack in Syria.

Turkey Joins In Calls for Action on Assad

A top Turkish official on Thursday added his country's voice to the condemnation of Syria, demanding international action.

French Aliyah Nearly Doubles in 2013

Organizers from the World Zionist Organization hold second annual fair for French olim, who are moving to Israel in record numbers.

Violence Spreads over Face Veil Ban in France

At least 20 cars were torched and four people arrested in a second night of rioting after French police enforced a ban on the face veil.

Clashes in France Over Enforcing Veil Ban

At least five people were injured when a mob rioted in a Paris suburb over enforcement of the ban on full-face veils in France

At Least 7 Dead in Paris Train Accident

At least seven people died after a speeding train split in two and derailed at a station in the southern suburbs of Paris.

Twitter Hands Over ID Info on Anti-Jewish Postings

Twitter said Friday it had handed over data to French authorities to help identify the authors of anti-Semitic tweets

400 Demonstrate in Paris Against Suicide Bomber Exhibit

Some 400 people took to the streets of Paris to demonstrate against a photo exhibition which glorifies Arab suicide bombers.

Three More Arrested in French Anti-Terror Raid

French intelligence agents arrested three suspected members of an Islamist terror cell, a day after six others were detained.

France Arrests Six Members of Terrorist Cell

Six people arrested Paris are member of a suspected cell allegedly planning terrorist acts on French soil.

UK Threatens to Sue Google Over Street View

The UK government is threatening to sue Google over invasion of privacy through its Street View program.

Acting for Europe, France Threatens Google Over Privacy

Acting for Europe, France is threatening to fine the giant Google Internet search engine firm over privacy issues.

Yaalon Doubtful Iran's New President Will Bring Change

"Ultimately, Khamenei makes all the decisions," Yaalon tells France's Foreign and Defense Ministers.

Report: France, Belgium, Saudis Send Weapons to Syrian Rebels

Reports on Monday said that Syrian rebels have begun receiving weapons from France and Belgium, via Saudi Arabia

Outraged Paris Jews Protest Arab Suicide Bomber Exhibit

Outraged French Jews are set to protest over a government-funded Paris museum exhibit glorifying suicide bombers.

French Jews: Museum's Suicide Bomber Photo Show 'Unacceptable'

Jews in France are up in arms over a photo exhibition at a state-funded museum in Paris which 'humanizes' terrorist suicide bombers

French Mobile App for Fight Against Racism Now Available

A French anti-racism group on Tuesday officially launched a smartphone application designed to speed up the removal of racist graffiti.

Observant Jew Elected to French Parliament

Meyer Habib, formerly the Deputy Chairman of the French Jewish umbrella group CRIF, was elected to the French parliament.

Hollande: World Must Act Over Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

French President Francois Hollande says that the world is obligated to act in response to evidence of sarin being used in Syria.

France: Syria Used Sarin Gas, So All Options Are on the Table

French Foreign Minister says that tests on chemical samples from Syria make it certain that Sarin was used in the country.

French Police Charge Man in Murder of Rabbi, Jewish Children

French police charge 30-year-old man with supplying weapons used by Islamist terrorist Mohamed Merah, who killed rabbi, Jewish children.

Unprovoked Attack on Jews in Lyon

Jews attacked as they walk to synagogue.

Report: 'Solid Proof' of Assad's Chemical Weapons Use

Reporters returned from Syria with samples of weapons used by President Bashar Assad’s army.

EU Considers Easing Syria Arms Embargo

EU foreign ministers discuss British, French proposal to allow arming rebels. Critics warn of "devastating consequences".

French Jewish Body Elects New President

The representative umbrella body of French Jewish organizations, CRIF, will elect a new president on Sunday.

Mobile App to Help Fight Against Racism in France

A French anti-racism association is launching a mobile app to eradicate racist graffiti by enabling users to take photos of offensive tags.

French Jewish Singer Georges Moustaki Dies, Age 79

Jewish French singer and composer Georges Moustaki died on Thursday at the age of 79.

France Seeks to Buy Drones from Israel

France is in talks with the United States and Israel to buy intelligence-gathering drones, says the country’s Defense Minister.

France: Iranian who Attacked Rabbi is Repeat Offender

An Iranian mental patient who attacked a rabbi had assaulted at least two other Jews.

French Embassy Under Attack

Shots were fired near French embassy in Yemen on Tuesday, after a car bomb attack on France's embassy in Libya wounded two French guards.

Chief Rabbi of France Resigns Over Plagiarism Scandal

Chief rabbi of France officially resigns, after becoming embroiled in a scandal over alleged plagiarism charges.

France's Top Rabbi Won't Step Down Despite Scandal

"To resign on a personal initiative would be tantamount to desertion," says Rabbi Gilles Bernheim in wake of plagiarism scandal.

'Ultimately, Israel is the Safest Place'

Avraham Azoulay, formerly a resident of Toulouse, says he's not surprised by the rise of anti-Semitic incidents in France.