France

France's Top Rabbi in Plagiarism Scandal

Grand Rabbi Gilles Bernheim blames unidentified "student" who assisted him with research and writing.

France Arrests Two Over Toulouse Shootings

French police arrest two men on suspicion of complicity with Islamist terrorist Mohamed Merah.

French Jewish Students Step Up Legal Action Against Twitter

A Jewish student group announced it will be taking further legal action against Twitter over failing to comply with court order.

France: Stolen WWII Art Returned to Jewish Owners

Six paintings that fell into the hands of the Nazis after their Jewish owner was forced to sell have been returned to his grandson.

Top French Court Rules Dismissal Over Veil 'Discriminatory'

French court ruled that Muslim woman who was fired for wearing Islamic headscarf at work was unfairly dismissed on basis of religion.

Al-Jazeera Plans British, French News Channels

The Qatar-based Al-Jazeera television network announced Monday that it is preparing to launch a news channel in Britain.

Hollande Pays Tribute to Toulouse Terror Victims

French President pays tribute to the seven victims of terrorist Mohamed Merah, says he remains committed to the fight against terrorism.

UK, France Supply Syrian Rebels Sans EU Support

Britain and France are providing support to Syrian rebels in their war against President Bashar al-Assad without European Union backing.

Honoring of PFLP Terrorist 'Insult to French Concept of Justice'

The award to convicted PFLP terrorist "is an insult to the French concept of justice and liberty and a perversion of French values.”

Peres to French FM: Name Hizbullah a Terrorist Organization

President Shimon Peres meets French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, asks that the EU recognize Hizbullah as a terrorist organization.

Three Terrorists Arrested in France

Terrorists who were suspected of planning an attack around the anniversary of the attacks in Toulouse were arrested in southern France.

Peres Meets Jewish, Muslim Leaders in France

President Peres meets the heads of the Jewish community of France and a delegation of Imams, one year after attacks in Toulouse.

Two Arrested For Suspected Links to Toulouse Gunman

French police arrested two men in city of Toulouse in connection with Islamist gunman Mohamed Merah's March killing spree.

Ministry: French Photographer Dies After Syria Shelling

French freelance photographer Olivier Voisin, who was seriously wounded in Syria on Thursday, died of his wounds after surgery in Turkey

French Family Kidnapped by Islamist ‘Boko Haram’ Terror Group

A French family of seven with four children has been abducted by the Nigeria-based radical Islamist “Boko Haram” terrorist organization.

Anti-Semitism Skyrocketing in France

Anti-Semitism is skyrocketing in France. Last year saw a 58 percent rise in the number of anti-Semitic incidents there, a survey reports.

Iran Urges France to Take 'Approach Based on Reality'

Tehran urged Paris to take "a correct approach based on reality," regarding Iran's nuclear weapons.

Iran Urges France to 'Get Real' About Iranian Nukes

Iran urges Paris to take “a correct approach” after the French defense minister says there's a need to prevent Iran's nuclear weapons.

France to Return Stolen Art to Jewish Owners

France will return seven paintings to the heirs of two Jewish families whose artworks were stolen during World War II.

Iraq Frees French Reporter Held for Taking Unauthorized Photos

Iraq has freed a French reporter who was detained in Baghadad for three weeks after taking unauthorized photos.

One-Time Savior of Jews Spearheads Efforts to Demonize Israel

French group that helped Jews during Holocaust declined to attend commemoration, deeming its sponsor overly supportive of Israel.

France to Expel Radical Islamist Imams 'In Coming Days'

French government will be deporting several radical Muslim clerics in an effort to counter the rising tide of “global jihadism"

Student Nearly Stabbed at Toulouse Jewish Day School

Woman arrested after trying to stab a student at the Otzar HaTorah school in Toulouse, where a terror attack killed four last year.

UN's Falk Compares Hamas to French Resistance During WWII

UN Special Rapporteur, Richard Falk compares Hamas terrorists to fighters with the French resistance during the Holocaust.

Anti-Semitic Twitter Hashtag in Mexico Sparks Outrage

Hateful Twitter message in Mexico stirred uproar in the Jewish community, after it became the second “trending topic” in January.

Jewish Group Raises Alarms: Attackers No Longer 'Lone Wolves'

Simon Wiesenthal Center raises alarms regarding threats made by Islamist terrorists that staged deadly hostage crisis at Algerian gas plant.

Israel at UN: Mali Threatens France? Gaza's in our Living Room

As international support is lent to French-led intervention in Mali, the same must be done for Israel’s fight against terror in Gaza.

Survey: 40% of France Holds Anti-Semitic Beliefs

Amid the rise in hate crimes in France, the World Zionist Organization calculated the level of anti-Semitism among French citizens

Al Qaeda-Linked Terrorists Threaten More Attacks in Algeria

Al Qaeda-linked terrorists in Algeria have threatened more attacks if France does not cease its military assistance to nearby Mali.

British Islamists During Protest: Islam Will Dominate France

Islamists in Britain who protested outside the French Embassy in London threatened that Islam will dominate France and England.

Death Toll Skyrockets in Algeria's Al Qaeda Attack

There has been a surge in the death toll in the attack by Al Qaeda-linked terrorists on a gas installation in southern Algeria.

34 Hostages, 15 Terrorists Dead in Rescue by Algerian Army

At least 35 hostages and 15 terrorists were reportedly killed in a rescue attempt by the Algerian army at the In Amenas gas installation.

France Calls for Renewed Peace Talks Immediately After Elections

Hollande announced that "immediately after the Israeli elections you should expect a French-brokered peace initiative in the Middle East."

Islamist Terrorists Kidnap Foreigners in Algeria

Islamist terrorists have abducted at least two foreign nationals in eastern Algeria, according to the UK Foreign Office.

France to Free Terrorist Culpable in Murder of Israeli Diplomat

France has approved the release of Lebanese man involved in the murder an Israeli diplomat and an American military officer.

Hollande Visits Algeria

Hollande Seeking Markets; Visits Former French Colony Algeria

French President Francois Hollande visits Algeria and is warmly received.

Mother of 'I Am Bomb, Jihad' T-Shirt Boy Appears in French Court

The mother and uncle of a three-year-old boy named Jihad appeared in French court Wednesday for sending him to school in "I am a bomb" shirt

European Members of Security Council Condemn Israel

Europe's four member states in the UN Security Council strongly condemn Israel over its planned construction in Jerusalem.

Jewish Cemetery in France Goes Digital

A French historical association plans to turn a graveyard near Strasbourg into France’s first “interactive Jewish cemetery.”

France Asks European Parliament to Lift Le Pen Immunity

French prosecutors have requested that the European Parliament strip National Front leader Marine Le Pen of her immunity.

Did UMP Arrest Its Slide?

Major French Opposition Wins Special Legislative Elections

After a fratricidal party leadership vote the French UMP seemed to rebound in three special legislative elections.

Unabated Anti-Semitism in Paris: Vandals Target Kosher Pizzeria

Anti-Semitism once again hit the streets of Paris over the weekend, when large swastikas were scrawled on a kosher pizzeria.

Police Arrest Two Accomplices in Toulouse Terrorist Attacks

French police arrested two alleged accomplices of gunman Mohamed Merah, who killed rabbi and three Jewish schoolchildren in Toulouse.

British, French, Summon Israel Ambassadors

Israeli ambassadors summoned for talks over new construction in Judea and Samaria.

UK France Exhibit System Flaws

Europe Majoritarian Systems Show Cracks As Right Rejects Center

Analysis: Once hailed as paragons of stability and moderation, the majoritarian systems of France and the UK are creaking.

French Jewish Students Sue Twitter- This Time, Officially

French police have opened a criminal investigation into a recent surge of anti-Semitic messages posted on Twitter.

French Lawyer Seeks Removal of Judge Due to Jewish Name

A French lawyer in the city of Lyon has requested that a judge be taken off a case because he is Jewish, links name "Moises" to "Levy".

France: Criminal Court 'Should Not Be Used' If PA Bid Granted

France warned the PA against taking action against Israel in the International Criminal Court should it be granted upgraded status at the UN

France to Back PA’s 'State' Bid, Britain Unsure

France will vote for PA “state” status at the UN; Britain remains undecided. Israel: UN bid a ‘fundamental breach’ of agreements.

French Consulate Hosts Arab Who Plotted Rav Ovadia's Murder

Salah Hamouri, released in Schalit deal, was among guests at a ceremony in the Jerusalem consulate.

France Hints it Will Support PA's UN Bid

French Foreign Minister reminds senate that President Hollande promised to promote recognition of a Palestinian state.

France: 'US Launched Flame Cyber Attack on Sarkozy's Office'

A French news magazine has accused the U.S. of using Israeli spy software to hack into office of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy.

France Compounds Euro Blues

Downgrading Threatens Bailout Funds; Budget Talks Snarled

The problems facing the French economy also threaten the European Union as a whole.

Major Change in Tide of International Opinion - For Now

As Iran urges Arab nations to send military aid to Gaza to increase its attacks on Israel, Western leaders plainly condemn the terrorism.

Rallies Support Israel's Pillar of Defense in New York, Paris

Thousands are rallying to support Israel's right to defend its citizens in the face of ongoing rocket fire from Gaza.

French CRIF Calls for Israel Solidarity in Paris Protest

French Jewish organization is staging a protest to differentiate between defensive measures taken by Israel and terrorist tactics of Hamas.

UMP Faces Self-Destruction

Personal And Ideological Fillon-Cope Rivalry Threatens UMP

France's major opposition is split between two candidates fighting to lead the party.

Lieberman: No Talks Until Rocket Attacks Stop Completely

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman discussed Operation Pillar of Defense with the French Foreign Minister

Syrian Opposition to Appoint Ambassador to France

France invites Syria's new opposition coalition to send an ambassador to Paris.

US, France Throw Support to Syrian Rebel Coalition

The US recognized the newly formed coalition of Syrian rebel groups as the “legitimate representative” of the Syrian people.