France

Masked thieves reportedly entered the Levallois synagogue through the roof as police investigate what appears to have been a targeted operation

French prosecutors said security forces arrested six people suspected of involvement in planning an attack on a synagogue in Sarcelles, near Paris. The suspects’ detention was extended, and prosecutors said indictments are expected.

A French appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen's embezzlement conviction but reduced her ban from public office, reopening the path to a 2027 presidential campaign

A series of explosions struck near French President Emmanuel Macron's hotel during his landmark visit to Damascus, killing three people and prompting a major security operation as Syria seeks international support for reconstruction

At a major arms expo in Paris, the French military introduced an upgraded Leclerc tank with a dedicated anti-drone protective cage—offering a glimpse of how armored warfare is changing in an era shaped by explosive drones and artificial intelligence.

Israel removed French journalist Alice Froussard after a review tied to the renewal of her work visa found statements against Israel. Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli said, "The rules of the game have changed: anyone who supports Hamas and anyone who supports the boycott movement against the State of Israel will not enter it."

France informed Israeli defense industries and security companies that they are not welcome at EUROSATORY, one of the world’s largest defense exhibitions. Israel’s Defense Ministry responded: "France is once again choosing the wrong side of history."

France’s representatives to the U.N. asked the Security Council to hold an urgent discussion and compel Israel to stop the strikes. Israel’s ambassador to the U.N., Danny Danon, said, "The real discussion should be about Lebanon’s transformation into an Iranian terror stronghold."

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced today that Itamar Ben-Gvir will no longer be allowed to enter France. He also called on the European Union to consider imposing personal sanctions on him.

Paris MedEx fair helped doctors begin Israeli licensing as officials seek to ease shortages in hospitals

The Jewish Agency’s 2026 report, powered by Ipsos, points to a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents worldwide; about half of Europe’s Jews encountered antisemitism last year, with Germany and Austria especially hard hit.

Italy is poised to become the first country to write the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism into law, classifying some criticism of Israel as antisemitic. France is weighing a similar measure.

Macron says the strictly defensive mission, separate from the warring parties, would deploy as soon as conditions allow, as Washington tightens shipping restrictions and Tehran warns 'enemy' vessels won't pass.

Notice gives 15-day deadline, arguing the doorframe is a shared building area; Century 21 France says it does not endorse discrimination

Paris plans to raise formal removal demand at the UN Human Rights Council after Albanese’s “common enemy” comment sparks European backlash

Five attackers robbed and beat the 13-year-old en route to synagogue; one 18-year-old suspect detained, investigation ongoing

Chabad-affiliated Beit Chana elementary school targeted as France records surge in antisemitic incidents

Hannah Buchinger, a devoted mother and grandmother, shares her experiences of life in Strasbourg, France, where a vibrant Jewish community continues to thrive despite challenges such as antisemitism and political unrest.

How rising antisemitism, national identity, and a renewed sense of destiny are driving French Jews to immigrate to Israel in record numbers