France

Toulouse Terrorist's Sister Being Investigated

The sister of Tolouse terrorist Mohamed Merah is the subject of a criminal investigation after declaring herself proud of her brother.

Jewish Family Attacked in Marseille, France

The father of a Jewish family was badly beaten and the family home was completely trashed on Sunday by local youths in Marseille, France.

Hollande Supports Syrian Transition Government

French President Francois Hollande meets Saudi King, says he supports a transitional Syrian opposition government.

Netanyahu Visit Without Drama

France Too Preoccupied With Itself And Europe To Get Excited

As the economy worsens in France and the popularity of its leaders sink, Netanyahu visit becomes a sideshow.

Netanyahu's Three Words at Toulouse to Enemies: Am Israel Chai

Netanyahu tells Jews: "I came here...to say together with you against all of the enemies of Israel -- the Nation of Israel Lives!

Israeli PM, French President to Visit Toulouse Terror Site

PM Binyamin Netanyahu is set to visit Toulouse Jewish day school where a Muslim terrorist slaughtered a rabbi and three children this year.

France Expels Anti-Semitic Tunisian Imam

France expels Mohammed Hammami, an imam accused of anti-Semitism and of calling to "violent jihad" against women.

Hollande: Iran Must Prove It Doesn't Seek Nukes

Netanyahu hails French leader's statement as "extremely important" after they meet.

Arab World 'Relieved' If Israel Strikes Iran Nukes

The Arab world will be "relieved" if Israel strikes at Iranian nuclear installations, PM Netanyahu said in an interview with Paris-Match.

French Officials Confirm Exhumation of Arafat's Body

French officials confirm that criminal investigators will order to exhume former PA Chairman Yasser Arafat's body next month.

Strike in Iran Would Benefit the Arab World, Says Netanyahu

Striking Iran would bring "a feeling of relief" throughout the region, including the Arab world, Netanyahu tells a French magazine.

Netanyahu En Route to France, Iran Tops Agenda

Two-day trip starts Wednesday, will be his first opportunity to talk with President Hollande.

French Police Admit Botched Investigation of Toulouse Gunman

A new report reveals loopholes that allowed "delayed reaction" to Al Qaeda terrorist who murdered Jewish schoolchildren.

Netanyahu to Visit Attacked Jewish School in Toulouse

Prime Minister Netanyahu will be in France next week, where he will visit the Otzar Hatorah Jewish school in Toulouse.

Twitter Won't Mediate 'Dead Jew' Tweets

The Union of Jewish Students in France again demands that Twitter remove a new volley of anti-Semitic hate messages - but the site refuses.

'A Dead Jew' Replaces 'A Good Jew' in Twitter Hate Surge

A French group that had forced Twitter to remove anti-Semitic tweets, is urging the site to remove a new wave of hateful messages.

Twitter Agrees to Remove Anti-Semitic Posts

Twitter agrees to remove anti-Semitic posts in France, a day after blocking a neo-Nazi account in Germany.

France Relaxes Naturalization

French Interior Min. Accused Of 'Clearance Sale' Naturalization

The proposals by Interior Minister Manuel Valls to reverse the previous government's immigration policy are drawing fire.

ADL Slams Twitter After 'A Good Jew' Hashtag Sparks Wave of Hate

ADL released a statement slamming Twitter after repeated use of the hashtag "a good jew" prompted a barrage of anti-Semitic messages.

Toulouse Terrorist's Al Qaeda Mentor Killed in Pakistan

An Al Qaeda recruiter who allegedly mentored Toulouse terrorist Mohammed Merah was killed in Pakistan, the SITE jihadist monitor reports.

France Restores Quebec Policy

Francois Hollande Has Restored His Country's Policy On Quebec

France will not interfere in a Quebec vote on independence, but if the vote is in favor it will establish ties.

Anti-Semitic Surge on Twitter Prompts Possible Legal Action

Jewish organizations in France have expressed outrage over a wave of anti-Semitic messages that have been sweeping through Twitter.

France: Seven Suspected Terrorists Formally Charged

Seven Frenchmen arrested as part of a weekend swoop on a suspected Islamist terror cell formally charged.

Muslim Terror Suspects 'Most Dangerous' in France Since 1996

A group of Muslim terror suspects has been branded the “most dangerous” terror threat France has faced since 1996.

Ministry: French Official Denies Jewish Connection to the Land

The Foreign Ministry upbraided France's Consul General in Jerusalem over his denial of the Jewish connection to historical sites in Israel

5 French Islamist Terror Suspects Released

Five French Islamist terror suspects have been released, with seven others due to be arraigned Thursday, according to a judicial source.

France: 45% Increase in Anti-Semitic Attacks

There has been an increase of 45% in the number of anti-Semitic incidents in France over the past year, according to official data.

French Police Find Bomb Supplies in Attack on Kosher Market

French police have found bomb-making materials in a probe of an Islamist terror cell suspected of grenade attack on kosher market.

France: Hundreds of Hate Terrorists on the Loose

Hundreds of hate terrorists are on the loose in France, warns a French minister. Jewish leader: Radical Islam akin to Nazism.

France to Crack Down on Islamist Terrorism

France is cracking down on terror after a sting operation on an Islamist terrorist cell netted 11 arrests. One suspect was killed.

Hollande Promises Tighter Security in Jewish Institutions

French President Francois Hollande meets Jewish leaders, promises tough anti-terror laws and tighter security.

Blanks Fired at Synagogue Near Paris

Blanks fired towards a synagogue in the Paris suburb of Argenteuil, hours after police kill a suspect in a previous anti-Semitic attack.

French Police Kill Man Involved in Attack on Jewish Supermarket

A man shot dead by French police in a nationwide crackdown on terror suspects was linked to an attack on a Jewish store last month.

MUST READ: France Bows to Islam

March Jewish School Shooting Leads to New Law in France

The murder of three Jewish schoolchildren and a rabbi in Toulouse last March sparked France to pass a new anti-terrorism law

French Opposition In Disarray

UMP Still Carrying Torch For Sarkozy - Two Vie to Replace Him

The main French opposition still longs for Sarkozy, as two vie to succeed him as leader.

France to Expel Islamists Threatening Security, Says Minister

France announced that it will expel any foreigners who pose a threat to the country’s security at home or abroad in the name of Islam.

Britain, France and Germany Call for New Iran Sanctions

Britain, France and Germany write EU foreign policy chief Ashton, call for new European Union sanctions against Iran.

French Far-Right Leader Calls to Ban Kippah

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen: If the Muslim veil is banned, the kippah is banned in public as well.

Tunisia Bans Friday Protests Following Mohammed Cartoons

Tunisia to ban all demonstrations on Friday, after receiving a tip-off about preparations for violence over cartoons of Mohammed.

Europe's Jews: An American on French Anti-Israel Bias

France Fears Violent Reaction to Cartoons

After one magazine's publication of caricatures of Mohammed, France prepares for what they fear may be a violent outburst.

France: Firebomb Attack on Jewish Supermarket in Sarcelles

Two unknown attackers hurled firebombs (Molotov cocktails) at a Jewish supermarket in Sarcelles, near Paris, France on Wednesday.

France to Close Dozens of Embassies Over Mohammed Cartoons

France will close embassies in around 20 countries, fearing a violent reaction to cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed.

Hollande Urges Netanyahu to Favor Diplomacy on Iran

French President calls Netanyahu to discuss Iran, stresses France's determination that Iran should suspend its nuclear program.

Austerity By Any Other Name

Francois Hollande Outlines Path To €30 Billion Deficit Slash

Francois Hollande has outlined his blueprint for taming the French budget deficit. No one is pleased.

4 Year-Old Girl Found Alive Among Dead Bodies in France

A four-year-old girl was found alive hiding under the bodies of the three British victims of a mysterious and fatal shooting in French Alps.

France Boosts Aid to Syrian Rebel-Held Cities

France is providing direct financial and other support to rebel-held cities in Syria, according to diplomatic sources.

French Ambassador: Our Press No More Hostile than Haaretz

Ambassador Bigot admits Israel is portrayed negatively in France, but says ”Haaretz” does the same thing.

French Foreign Minister Warns Against Israeli Strike in Iran

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius: An Israeli strike in Iran will “turn against Israel”.

France Feeling The Blues

French Pessimism Returns Three Months After Hollande's Victory

Francoise Hollande, who briefly inspired hope in both France and Southern Europe, no longer offers any.

Nuclear Debate Rages In France

Greens Debate Socialists Over Nuclear Power

Internal French debate symbolizes the debate between prioritizing jobs or environmental safety.

France Urges Syrian Rebels to Form Provisional Gov't

If Syria's opposition forms a provisional government, France will formally recognize it, President Francois Hollande vowed Monday.

Summer School's Star Pupil

Valls Wants To Show That The French Left Can Be Tough On Crime

Manuel Valls received a thunderous ovation for his spirited defense of law and order policies at the Socialist Party summer school.

Fashion Designer Loses French Award Over Anti-Semitic Tirades

French President Francois Hollande stripped John Galliano of Legion d'Honneur award due to his anti-Semitic tirades.

French Chief Rabbi of Lyon Receives Threats

In France, the Chief Rabbi of Lyon has received a threatening letter together with menacing photos.

Amiens Smokes Out Hollande

Hollande Determined To Show That He Is No Wimp On Rioting

Riots in French cities have disrupted French President Francois Hollande's vacation.

'I Am Nothing Without Them' Hebrew Tattoo Stuns IOC

Fabian Gilot, a member of France’s freestyle swimming team, raised his arm revealing a Hebrew tattoo saying, “I am nothing without them.”

Madonna Defends Use of Swastika Imagery

Madonna defended her use of swastika imagery, saying it was intended to highlight “the intolerance that human beings have for one another.”

More Bad News From Europe

The News From Europe on the Economy Is Universally Depressing

The euro rallied today, but there are strong doubts it can keep up the pretense, given the succession of bad news. Germany's rating is down.