France

Dozens arrested

European Hezbollah drone network dismantled

Authorities uncover massive logistics operation supplying Hezbollah with drone components across Spain, Germany, France, and the UK.

Macron clarifies:

Yes to Palestinian state without Hamas, yes to Israel's security

French President Emmanuel Macron clarifies France’s stance on Gaza, supporting a two-state solution that excludes Hamas. He stresses the need for peace, a lasting ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and mutual recognition between Israel and a future Palestinian state.

Macron announces:

France eyes Palestinian state recognition by June

French President Emmanuel Macron reveals plans to recognize a Palestinian state within months, possibly during a UN conference in June. PA welcomes the move, while Foreign Minister Sa’ar criticizes: A unilateral recognition of a fictional Palestinian state will be a prize for terror and a boost for Hamas.

France, Egypt, and Jordan:

Palestinian Authority should lead post-war Gaza

Leaders of France, Egypt, and Jordan agree that the Palestinian Authority should oversee post-war governance in Gaza, rejecting any future political role for Hamas and opposing the displacement of Palestinian Arabs.

Egypt, Jordan, and France call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The leaders of Egypt, Jordan, and France to meet on Monday in Cairo to discuss ways to bring about a ceasefire and ensure the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

French FM:

Clash with Iran 'almost inevitable' if nuclear talks collapse

France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warns that a military confrontation with Iran is "almost inevitable" if negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program fail. His remarks follow a high-level meeting on Iran chaired by President Macron.

Embezzlement ruling:

French court bars Marine Le Pen from office

Paris court bans Marine Le Pen from holding political office for five years after finding her guilty of embezzling EU funds. The ruling, which includes a four-year prison sentence (two years suspended) and a €100,000 fine, derails her 2027 presidential ambitions.

'Dangerous for Jews'

Azerbaijani rabbi slams assault of rabbi in France

Rabbi Zamir Isayev slams France following attack on Orléans rabbi, says France's left-wing government 'only issues statements without doing enough to protect the community.'

France:

Pro-Palestinian demonstration distrupts Israeli series screening

During the screening of the series 'The German' at the series festival in France, protesters entered with PLO flags and protested against the Israeli actors participating in the event.

Antisemitism in France:

French Rabbi attacked and bitten

Nine-year-old son of Orléans Rabbi witnesses violent attack against his father, attacker was arrested shortly after.

France condemns Lebanon rockets, urges Israeli restraint

France calls on all parties to respect the commitments in ceasefire agreement, after rockets are fired from Lebanon and Israel strikes targets in Lebanon in response.

Israeli killed in avalanche at French ski resort

French media report that Israeli was killed in an avalanche outside the Villaroger ski resort in the Savoie region of the French Alps.

Paris:

Arson attack on kosher market which was attacked in 2015

Hyper Cacher, the Paris kosher supermarket that was the scene of a terror attack in 2015, set ablaze in an arson attack.

Macron and Saudi Crown Prince condemn Israeli strikes in Gaza

French President says he spoke with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and they condemned the resumption of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza.

France condemns Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

French Foreign Ministry claims airstrikes have caused 'numerous civilian casualties,' demands all military actions in Gaza stop and flow of humanitarian aid be restored.

French politician calls for US to return Statue of Liberty

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says if not for America, the French would be speaking German now, so France should show gratitude after left-wing politician claims US now 'hates liberty.'

Iran summons European envoys over UN nuclear meeting

Iran summons diplomats from the United Kingdom, France, and Germany to protest UN Security Council meeting on Tehran's nuclear program, which Iran says is "provocative and political".

France, Germany, Italy, and UK back Arab Gaza plan

Foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and Britain say Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza "shows a realistic path to reconstruction".

France backs Arab plan for Gaza but demands Hamas' exclusion

French foreign ministry spokesman says Egyptian proposal for Gaza is "a serious and credible basis" but stresses that "the plan must entirely exclude Hamas from governing Gaza."

Saved from cremation:

Legal battle over deceased Jewish author

French court rules to respect Jewish writer's wish to be buried according to Jewish law, despite objections of his eldest daughter, who planned to cremate him.

France:

Court sentences Tunisian to life for 2020 Nice church murders

French court sentences Tunisian national to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the brutal murder of three individuals in a church in Nice in 2020.

Iran, European powers hold nuclear talks in Geneva

Iran holds discussions with Germany, France, and Britain regarding its nuclear program. Senior Iranian diplomat says both sides "exchanged views on nuclear and sanctions lifting issues" and agreed to continue talks.

Four detained

Islamic extremism suspected in fatal stabbing in France

Four individuals in custody following Saturday's fatal stabbing in eastern France, which has been linked to Islamic extremism.

Murderer in France yelled 'Allahu akhbar' as he attacked

A man was murdered in Mulhouse, eastern France, by a man shouting 'Allahu akhbar.'

Macron supports Bibas family:

'France mobilized for the release of all hostages'

French President shares photo of Bibas family, after Hamas claims that Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas will be returned as part of the release of bodies of hostages: Shiri, Kfir, Ariel. Faces of innocence and love.

Paris:

Police shoot suspect spray-painting swastika at train station

French railway police open fire at busy Paris train station, wounding two people, including a man who was spray-painting a swastika and appeared to brandish a weapon.

Minister Porush to European powers: Stop protecting UNRWA

Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Heritage Meir Porush criticizes statement by the Foreign Ministers of Britain, France, and Germany blasting Israel’s ban on UNRWA activities in eastern Jerusalem.

France to allow Israeli companies at Paris air show

Netanyahu and Macron confirm French President will allow Israeli companies to attend this year's Paris air show, after banning Israel from Euronaval show late last year.

France:

Pakistani given 30 years over 2020 attack in Paris

Paris court sentences Pakistani man to 30 years in prison for attempting to murder two individuals outside the former offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine in 2020 using a meat cleaver.

France:

Arena briefly closed off ahead of Paris-Maccabi Tel Aviv game

Police in French capital temporarily closes off Adidas Arena ahead of basketball game between Paris and Maccabi Tel Aviv due to suspicious package.

Iranian FM:

'European powers committed to reviving nuclear negotiations'

After talks in Geneva with Britain, France and Germany, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the three appear committed to reviving nuclear negotiations: We felt the seriousness.

Jordan, French-led investors to launch water desalination plant

The project follows Jordan’s withdrawal from an initiative with Israel aimed at connecting the Dead Sea and the Red Sea via pipelines.

Holocaust denier and French leader Jean-Marie Le Pen dies

Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader who was convicted of Holocaust denial, dies at 96.

10 years later:

Charlie Hebdo marks anniversary of deadly attack

French satirical newspaper unveils special edition commemorating 10 years since deadly attack on its offices by Islamist terrorists. The front cover features a cartoon celebrating the paper’s resilience with the caption “Indestructible!”

France:

Social media influencer to face trial for inciting terrorism

25-year-old Algerian social media influencer to face trial in France next month over TikTok video in which he called for attacks in France and violence in Algeria.

On January 13:

Iran to hold nuclear talks with France, Britain, and Germany

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs stresses the talks in Geneva will be "consultations, not negotiations."

France condemns counter-terror op. at Gaza hospital

French Foreign Ministry condemns IDF operation at the Kamal Adwan Hospital despite the hospital being used as a Hamas command center, demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

French court issues heavy sentences in beheading of teacher

French court delivers severe sentences to several individuals found guilty of involvement in beheading of schoolteacher Samuel Paty after he showed cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed in class.

European powers:

'No justification for Iran's uranium enrichment'

Britain, France, and Germany accuse Iran of amassing high enriched uranium to "unprecedented levels" without "any credible civilian justification".

Paris:

Six months on probation for man who wore 'anti-Jewish' jersey

Man who was photographed wearing a Manchester City jersey with the phrase "anti-Jewish" on Paris metro sentenced to a six-month suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay a €2,000 fine.

Britain, France and Germany:

'We're ready to snap back Iran sanctions if needed'

Britain, France and Germany signal their preparedness to reinstate comprehensive international sanctions against Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.

Expert to Arutz Sheva:

France bought her way to Lebanon, together with Iran

Mideast expert Michael Borodkin explains the gap between French statements and the country's actions on the ground, says, 'When the price is right, French ideals are readily traded away.'

'We urge de-escalation'

US, France, Germany, and UK 'monitoring' situation in Syria

Governments of the US, France, Germany, and the UK issue statement on the situation in Syria, after rebels launched an offensive against the Syrian army, taking over Aleppo.

'Israel not a member of the ICC'

France announces Netanyahu, Gallant, immune to arrest warrant

French minister notes Israel not a member of the International Criminal Court, says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant are immune to arrest.

Our friends, the Europeans

Israelis shrug at the EU’s threats of an Arms Embargo. Op-ed.

Biden, Macron expected to announce Lebanon ceasefire tomorrow

US, French Presidents expected to announce a 60-day ceasefire in Lebanon tomorrow. French role in compliance mechanism reduced due to Israeli concerns.

France, Germany, UK and US welcome IAEA resolution on Iran

Governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States release statement welcoming IAEA Board of Governors’ adoption of a resolution calling Iran to cooperate with IAEA investigation.

French MP:

'International institutions shine with their anti-Israelism'

French MP Philippe Juvin attacked the ICC's decision to issue warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant and called on his country not to execute them if the Israeli officials enter the country.

IAEA board condemns Iran over lack of cooperation

IAEA board approves resolution by France, Germany, and Britain urging Iran to address longstanding questions in IAEA investigation into uranium particles detected at two undeclared locations.

US, European powers submit Iran censuring motion at IAEA

European powers and the United States introduce resolution censuring Iran for its insufficient cooperation on its nuclear program.

France:

Terrorist who murdered US and Israeli diplomats to be released

French court orders conditional release of Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a PFLP terrorist who has spent 40 years in prison for the 1982 killings of US military attaché Charles Robert Ray and Israeli diplomat Yacov Barsimantov.

Pro-Palestinian demonstration against Yossi Dagan in France

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrated against Samaria governor Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, who came to speak to the French Jewish community.

High tensions:

Anti-Israel protests in Paris ahead of soccer match

Anti-Israel activists gathered to protest in the French capital ahead of the game between the Israeli and French national teams which is being held a week after mobs attacked Israeli fans in Amsterdam.

Sa'ar to French FM:

'Israeli fans' security must be assured'

Israeli Foreign Minister speaks with French counterpart ahead of big match between the countries' national soccer teams, which is being played exactly a week after the Amsterdam soccer pogrom.

Beheading of Samuel Paty:

Islamist murder of schoolteacher started with a student's lies

Former principal of school where teacher Samuel Paty was beheaded by an Islamist testifies the incident started when a 13-year-old girl who was suspended lied about her teacher to her parents.

Message of solidarity

Macron to attend France-Israel soccer match

French President's office says his decision to attend Thursday's game aims to "send a message of fraternity and solidarity" after the Amsterdam pogrom.

French Foreign Minister:

'We're mulling new sanctions on Israeli settlers'

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says during visit to Ramallah that his country is considering new sanctions against those facilitating the expansion of “Israeli settlements”.

Paris:

Activists demand cancellation of soccer match featuring Israel

Pro-Palestinian Arab activists, some holding placards with political slogans and PLO flags, protest at French soccer federation headquarters, call to cancel Nations League match between France and Israel.

French court rules:

Israeli companies must be allowed to participate in arms expo

The court ruled that contrary to the decision of the French government, Israeli companies must be allowed to participate in the Euronaval exposition in Paris.

Dirty Jew on 10th floor:

Antisemitic graffiti in Paris building

A Jewish woman living in Paris filed a complaint with the police after antisemitic graffiti was sprayed on the walls of the building where she lives.