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Vandalism around Paris persists, government says far-left activists to blame

Parisian rail stations were vandalized just hours before the start of the Olympics opening ceremony, leaving passengers stranded all around the city; French government says far-left activists are responsible, with one already in custody

ynet correspondents | 07.29.24

Israeli Olympic Committee: 'Threats are being directed at our athletes'

France confirms it will launch investigation against death threats received by athletes; Israeli body in charge of country's delegation to the Olympics says working to ensure their safety; IOC: 'We’ll provide our answers on the field'

Nadav Zenziper, Raz Shechnik, Paris | 07.29.24

Algerian judoka disqualifies himself to avoid facing Israeli Tohar Butbul

Politics once again overshadowed sports at the Olympic Games: Messaoud Dris will not compete against Israeli judoka Tohar Butbul, allowing the Israeli to automatically advance to the round of 16 in Paris; Butbul to face the reigning world champion from Azerbaijan

Nadav Zanziper | 07.29.24

A Jewish gem in 'Venice of the French Alps'

The picturesque town of Annecy in southeastern France is home to a small but dedicated Jewish community; although there are no kosher restaurants around, the community sources their kosher needs from nearby towns and prefers to dine at home; 'It's healthier!'

Ayelet Mamo Shay | 07.24.24

צרפת לקראת אולימפיאדה ב פריז שוטרים משטרה

Paris authorities struggle with terrorism ahead of 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

Paris security forces on high alert ahead of Olympics amid looming terror threats, request assistance from several countries to help secure the games with police and military forces

Ynet, News Agencies | 07.19.24

צרפת בחירות פרלמנט תוצאות שמאל חוגג דגל גאווה דגל פלסטין

'They called our children filthy Jews': French Jews feel unsafe amid rising antisemitism

Paris Jewish community leader says antisemitic attacks increased four-fold since the outbreak of war, adding French Jews are in immediate danger in some parts of the country: 'Members of the Jewish community prefer to hide their Jewish symbols when in public spaces'

Itamar Eichner | 07.15.24

Diaspora Affairs minister stands by praise for France's far-right Le Pen

Amichai Chikli of the Likud Party defended his support for the head of France's National Rally Party, in which he said she is 'good for the state of Israel with 10 exclamation points'; Chikli says 'very concerned' about spike in French antisemitism

Maayan Hoffman/ The Media Line | 07.10.24

'Bad for France and bad for the Jews': France's election results shock Jewish community

While many Jews expected the country's far-right party to cruise to victory, far-left takeover is bad news for the Jewish community, as many now seek to make aliyah

Yaniv Pohoryles | 07.09.24

צרפת בחירות פרלמנט מפגינים מה שמאל ב כיכר הרפובליקה פריז ז'אן לוק מלנשון

Refused to condemn Hamas massacre: far-left leader wishes to be French PM

Jean-Luc Mélenchon claims Israel committing genocide, promotes Syrian-Palestinian party member who spread unhinged conspiracy theories against Israel and seeks to promote recognition of Palestinian state

Tamar Sebok, Paris | 07.08.24

צרפת בחירות פרלמנט סיבוב שני עמנואל מקרון

France shifts to the left, risks policy paralysis

Macron's centrist alliance views anti-Israel Unbowed leader Melenchon to be unacceptable in any partnership with the leftist alliance and as extreme as Le Pen's National Rally Party; Macron asks his prime minister to stay on to avoid instability

Tamar Sebok, agencies | 07.08.24

צרפת בחירות פרלמנט כיכר הרפובליקה פריז תוצאות

French elections shock: Far-right National Rally falters, left-wing coalition leads

Marine Le Pen's National Rally faces unexpected defeat in French parliamentary elections, securing fewer seats than anticipated; A historic hung parliament has emerged, with the left-wing coalition and Macron's centrist alliance vying for power amid political uncertainty

Tamar Shivak, AP | 07.08.24

אדם איים לפוצץ עצמו בקונסוליית איראן בפריז

Knesset member reveals Jewish grandmother attacked in France

Sharren Haskel says her 88-year-old grandmother living in Paris brutally assaulted by Muslim assailants who hurled antisemitic slurs at her

Moran Azulay | 07.04.24

צרפת מרין לה פן נאום ניצחון סיבוב ראשון בחירות פרלמנט האספה הלאומית

Amid the rise of the French extreme left and right, Jews are the ones losing

Opinion: The pressing question now is, what do the Jews fear more—the far-left violence under Mélenchon or the far-right threat under Le Pen? Regardless of who triumphs in Sunday's runoff, the outcome spells troubling times for French Jews

Ben-Dror Yemini | 07.02.24

צרפת בחירות ל פרלמנט האספה הלאומית קלפי מרין לה פן מצביעה

Far right wins first round in France election, but final result uncertain, exit polls show

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally surges with 34% while President Macron takes another election setback before next week's run-off

News agencies | 06.30.24

צרפת ה נשיא ה חדש של מפלגת האיחוד הלאומי ז'ורדן ברדלה עם מרין לה פן

France begins voting in election that could hand power to far right

The far-right National Rally party has been courting Jews, but critics say this is just a cover allowing it to deny accusations of racism while constantly stigmatizing Muslims and foreigners

Reuters | 06.30.24

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