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France, Britain, Germany condemn killing of protesters in Iran, Macron’s office says

The three European powers urge Iran to halt violence against protesters as unrest spreads, communications are cut and Tehran threatens executions following nearly two weeks of deadly demonstrations

Reuters | 01.09.26

British, French jets strike ISIS arms depot near Palmyra in coordinated mission

Western aircraft have been conducting patrols to stop a resurgence of the Islamist terror group that ruled parts of Syria until 2019

Reuters | 01.04.26

מחאות פרו-פלסטיניות "קץ לרצח העם" בכיכר הרפובליקה פריז צרפת

French mayor suspended after calling France ‘too Jewish’

Bernard Bazinet, mayor of Augignac, made the remark while supporting a boycott of Israel’s Eurovision bid; government and party condemn him for antisemitism and suspend him from office for one month

ynet | 01.02.26

Brigitte Bardot’s political death: from film icon to warnings of France’s ‘Islamization’

The film legend who died at 91 is also remembered for her views on immigration, railing against a ‘Muslim invasion,’ condemning Eid al-Adha rituals and backing the far right, including Le Pen, while critics said she ignored migrant deaths

ynet, News Agencies | 12.30.25

From screen rebel to cultural legend: the life and legacy of Brigitte Bardot

A young Frenchwoman upended 1950s cinema, redefining freedom, sexuality and rebellion; Brigitte Bardot later abandoned the screen, rejected life as an aging icon and motherhood, fought for animal rights and left a complex, enigmatic legacy

Shmulik Duvdevani | 12.28.25

French 1960s screen sex symbol Brigitte Bardot dies at 91

Actress and singer who defined 1960s cinema and sexual freedom leaves behind a career spanning 50 films before quitting fame to become a leading animal rights activist

ynet | 12.28.25

Stabbing spree on Paris Metro: man arrested after three women wounded at separate stations

Investigators identified the suspect using surveillance camera footage and tracked his mobile phone, leading to his arrest

AFP | 12.26.25

Conflict with world intensifies: 14 countries condemn establishment of new settlements

'Breach of international law, danger to stability': Britain, Germany, France and other countries have come out against the cabinet's decision to establish 19 settlements, claiming that it could also affect Gaza deal; Saar hits back: 'Our right'

Itamar Eichner | 12.25.25

בריטי מטריד ילדים יהודים בנמל התעופה שארל דה גול

British man identified after antisemitic tirade against Jewish children at Paris airport

Five months after a verbal assault on two Jewish boys at Charles de Gaulle Airport, online sleuths tracked a suspect via social media; children’s parents are calling for Franco-British cooperation to bring him to justice

Itamar Eichner | 12.22.25

'Weak Macron betrayed Merz, he will have to pay for it': rift erupts between European leaders

A dispute between French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine has exposed deep divisions at the top of the EU, complicating efforts to present a united front against Moscow

ynet correspondents | 12.22.25

ראמבוייה ליד פריז צרפת אדם דקר שוטרת ב תחנת משטרה

Algerian nanny sentenced to prison for attempting to poison Jewish family in France

Nanny, an illegal immigrant, admitted to pouring cleaning fluid into bottles of alcohol and grape juice, but later recanted; She was not convicted of antisemitism, and the family's lawyer said he hopes the prosecution will appeal the sentence

Itamar Eichner | 12.18.25

מטייל ישראלי נהרג ממפולת שלגים באתר סקי בצרפת

Tragedy in France: 19-year-old Israeli woman dies at alpine ski resort

Elinor Maimon found unconscious on ski run in French Alps about an hour after closure; French reports say she suffered cardiac arrest during rescue efforts and pronounced dead

Itamar Eichner | 12.17.25

French Jewish engineer named among victims of Bondi Beach attack

Dan Elkayam, 27, recent émigré and active member of Sydney’s Jewish community, killed in shooting that left 16 dead; France condemns attack as antisemitic terror and vows to 'spare no effort to root out' phenomenon

Itamar Eichner | 12.14.25

Algerian nanny accused of poisoning Jewish family goes on trial in Paris

An illegal 42-year-old Algerian nanny in Paris is accused of adding bleach-based toilet cleaner to a Jewish family's meals, cosmetics and wine in January 2024, with investigators citing antisemitic remarks

Tamar Sebok, Paris | 12.08.25

Russia, France slam Ben-Gvir at UN over calls to assassinate Palestinian Authority leaders

At a Security Council session, Moscow and Paris condemn national security minister for urging 'targeted killings' of senior PA officials and calling for Mahmoud Abbas’ arrest, warning that such rhetoric heightens instability

Itamar Eichner | 11.25.25