France
Israeli-media coverage mentioning France, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
French Food Vendor Faces Investigation for Refusing Service to Jewish Customers
A French food vendor at a resort refused service to Jewish customers, prompting a police investigation after a viral video showed her making antisemitic remarks.
Anan Halili Joins Crystal Palace After Failed Medical at AC Milan, Following Mateta's Successful Precedent
Israeli defender Anan Halili officially joins Crystal Palace after a failed medical at AC Milan, following a precedent set by French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who overcame a s…
Israeli Youth Footballer Joins Sporting Lisbon Academy Where Cristiano Ronaldo Trained
Twelve-year-old Israeli footballer Eytan Yehonatan Baruch-El trains at Sporting Lisbon's academy, where Cristiano Ronaldo developed. After early recognition in Israel and trials i…
Crystal Palace Continues Talent Pipeline with Israeli Defender Anan Halaily Joining Club
Israeli defender Anan Halaily has joined Crystal Palace, a club known for developing top football talents like Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze, who have moved on to major European…
Climate Change Drives More Intense and Widespread Wildfires Worldwide
Significant wildfires have spread worldwide this summer, intensified by climate change, with more areas at risk and longer fire seasons. A Nature Communications study shows that r…
French Low-Cost Airline Transavia Advances Return to Israel Flights to Late August
Transavia France is advancing its return to Israel by restarting flights to Tel Aviv from Paris on August 31, earlier than the original September 8 date. The airline will operate…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Advances in Champions League Playoffs While Negotiating with Defender Gonzalez
Hapoel Be'er Sheva prepares for a historic Champions League playoff match against Sabah FC while negotiating to sign free-agent defender Omar Gonzalez, who recently left Al Sadd…
Corsican Separatists Threaten Tourists Amid Rising Tensions and Anti-Israel Sentiment
Corsica's separatist group FLNC has threatened tourists amid escalating tensions over autonomy, foreign property buyers, and a strong pro-Palestinian stance. The island's complex…
Israeli TikTok Star 'Plastic Mom' Shares Her Journey of Extensive Plastic Surgery and Online Fame
Natalie Molkandov, known as "Plastic Mom," is an Israeli TikTok star famous for her extensive plastic surgeries and candid online presence with her daughter Or. She has spent arou…
Barbi Club Manager Shaul Mizrahi Criticizes Musician Asaf Avidan as Arrogant and Out of Touch
Shaul Mizrahi, manager of Tel Aviv's Barbi Club, criticized Israeli musician Asaf Avidan as arrogant and out of touch after Avidan claimed he is not boycotted internationally. Miz…
Israel's Junior Water Polo Team Maintains Perfect Record with Win Over Switzerland
Israel's junior water polo team defeated Switzerland 16-8 on August 13, maintaining a perfect record in the European Championship and securing first place in Group A. Key players…
Israel Aerospace Industries Reports Record Profits and Nears IPO Launch
Israel Aerospace Industries reported record profits and sales in the first half of 2024, with net profit rising 40% to $449 million and an all-time high order backlog of $35 billi…
French Court Sentences Two Teens for Nazi Salutes Near Synagogue and Memorial
Two 19-year-olds were sentenced to prison in France for performing Nazi salutes near a synagogue and a terror attack memorial in Sarcelles, Paris suburbs. One received eight month…
Israel Must Use Current Pause With Iran to Strengthen Defense and Strategy
Israeli experts emphasize that Israel should use the current pause in tensions with Iran to strengthen its military and strategic position, drawing lessons from historical ceasefi…
Netanyahu Adds US-Based Businessman Oren Dobronski to Likud List Amid Dual Citizenship and Legal Issues
Benjamin Netanyahu has added US-based businessman Oren Dobronski to the Likud list for the Knesset elections. Dobronski, who holds American citizenship and owns a $5 million home…
Georgi Tsitaishvili, Son of Former Israeli Premier League Striker, Joins Spanish La Liga Club Rayo Vallecano
Georgi Tsitaishvili, born in Israel and son of former Israeli Premier League striker Klementi Tsitaishvili, has joined Spanish La Liga club Rayo Vallecano after eight years with D…
Global Media Condemns Israeli Settler Siege on Palestinian Families in Kousra
Extremist Israeli settlers have besieged Palestinian families in Kousra, West Bank, drawing widespread global media condemnation and criticism of the Israeli military's inadequate…
Global Media Condemns Israeli Settler Siege on Palestinian Families in Kousra
Extremist Israeli settlers have besieged Palestinian families in Kousra, West Bank, drawing global media condemnation and criticism of the Israeli military's response. Despite mil…
French Drama 'Sweet Illusions' Portrays Jewish Coming-of-Age in 1985 Paris Suburbs
The French film "Sweet Illusions" by Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache depicts a Jewish boy’s coming-of-age in 1985 Paris suburbs amid family and identity struggles, reflecting th…
Climate Change Gradually Alters Taste and Texture of Fruits and Vegetables
Climate change is gradually altering the taste, texture, and nutritional value of fruits and vegetables worldwide, with apples, peaches, and wine grapes becoming sweeter but less…
French Hit Animated Film and New Peter Pan Musical Highlight Israeli Weekend Entertainment
The French animated film "Marsupilami" debuts in Israel alongside a new Peter Pan musical directed by Hanoch Rosen. Israeli food photographer Nelly Sheffer is honored through an I…
Europe Witnesses First Total Solar Eclipse Since 1999, Millions Observe in Spain
Europe experienced its first total solar eclipse since 1999 on Wednesday, visible in Iceland, Greenland, Spain, and parts of the continent. Millions in Spain observed the rare eve…
Jetex and LAYAM Launch Two New VIP Lounges at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport
Jetex and LAYAM have opened two new VIP lounges at Ben Gurion Airport’s Terminal 3, investing 17 million shekels. The lounges offer premium amenities and cater to hundreds of thou…
Irish Tourist Makes Antisemitic Threats to Jewish Women in French Supermarket
An Irish tourist verbally attacked two Jewish women in a French supermarket, expressing antisemitic views and threatening violence. The incident was recorded and shared on social…
Jewish Australian Couple Faces Death Threats in Antisemitic Attack in French Supermarket
A Jewish Australian couple was verbally assaulted with antisemitic threats by an Irish man in a French supermarket, an incident recorded and widely shared online, prompting calls…
Israeli Prison Fugitive Captured at Ben Gurion Airport After Three Years Abroad
An Israeli prisoner who fled the country in 2021 was caught upon returning at Ben Gurion Airport after three years on the run. The Prison Service's Barkai unit arrested him immedi…
Cameroonian Striker Marius Noubissi Signs with Hapoel Ramat Gan Ahead of Premier League Season
Hapoel Ramat Gan signed Cameroonian striker Marius Noubissi, who has significant European experience and a strong scoring record, to strengthen its squad for the Israeli Premier L…
France Bans Telemarketing Calls Without Consent, Imposes Heavy Fines Up to $435,000
France has passed a law banning telemarketing calls without prior consent, imposing fines up to $435,000 per call. The law aims to curb intrusive sales calls affecting 75% of Fren…
Polish Club Owner Launches Antisemitic Attack on Hapoel Tel Aviv Ahead of Conference League Match
Alex Haditaghi, owner of Polish club Pogon Szczecin, made antisemitic remarks against Hapoel Tel Aviv before their Conference League match, accusing the club of representing genoc…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Key Player Absences Ahead of Season Start
Maccabi Tel Aviv's basketball team faces multiple player absences due to international duties ahead of the new season, forcing them to start training with a reduced roster. Key pl…
Jean-Paul Sartre’s 1944 Analysis Explains Persistent Roots of Antisemitism
Jean-Paul Sartre’s 1944 writings analyzed antisemitism as an emotional, irrational choice rather than a mere opinion, insights that remain relevant today. He argued antisemitism p…
Israeli Man and Partner Assaulted in Homophobic Attack Near Paris Park
An Israeli man and his partner were assaulted in a homophobic attack by teenagers near Paris. Despite police questioning, no arrests were made initially, and the couple later file…
Israel Upholds Paper Ballot Voting as Best Method Amid Digital Risks
Former Israeli elections chief Orly Ades defends Israel's paper ballot voting system as the most secure and trustworthy amid global digital voting trends, emphasizing transparency…
New Study Reveals Tuna Tariff Cut Lowered Prices Despite Union Claims of Failure
A Histadrut-affiliated study claimed tariff cuts on canned tuna failed to lower prices, but data shows prices fell significantly when adjusted for rising global costs. The tariff…
New Golani Brigade Recruits Share Pride and Nerves on Enlistment Day
New recruits to Israel's Golani Brigade and their families shared feelings of pride, anxiety, and hope on enlistment day, with parents offering support and soldiers expressing con…
Lebanon Abolishes Death Penalty Despite Hezbollah Opposition, France Praises Move
Lebanon's parliament has officially abolished the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment, despite opposition from Hezbollah. The move, praised by international human r…
Sephora Confirms Limited Product Sales in Israel Without Opening Stores
Sephora confirms a limited selection of its in-house products will be sold in Israel through Glam 42 stores, but it will not open Sephora-branded stores in the country.
Kyle Edwards Signs With Chinese Basketball Team After Success in Israel
Kyle Edwards, top scorer in Israel's basketball league, is signing with China's Liaoning Flying Leopards after interest from European clubs. He previously played in France and Isr…
European Green Regulations Drive Israeli Consumers Toward Sustainable Choices
European green regulations are reshaping Israeli consumer habits by emphasizing durability and energy efficiency, especially in electrical products and real estate. Israeli invest…
Fire Destroys French Summer Yeshiva Camp Dormitory While Students Are in Switzerland
A fire destroyed a dormitory at a French summer yeshiva camp while 60 students were on a trip in Switzerland, with no injuries reported and tefillin sets miraculously preserved.
Israeli Runner Adva Cohen Advances to European Championships 3000m Steeplechase Final
Israeli runner Adva Cohen advanced to the 3000m steeplechase final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham with a time of 9:37.15. Young high jumper Josh Harel set a…
Netanyahu Reserves Knesset Slot for Oren Dvornsky Amid Mixed Reactions in Likud
Prime Minister Netanyahu reserved a Likud Knesset slot for businessman Oren Dvornsky, sparking mixed reactions due to Dvornsky's controversial posts against Trump and Iran ceasefi…
Israel Detects Accelerated Syrian Air Force Reconstruction Amid Regional Support
Israeli security officials have observed a swift rebuilding of the Syrian Air Force, including pilot recruitment and recent Sukhoi fighter drills, amid regional support. Israel is…
Israel Bars Certain Countries From Participating in Hezbollah Disarmament Effort in Lebanon
Israel has excluded France, Turkey, and Spain from participating in the international force to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon due to their hostile actions against Israel. Countries l…
Nissan Midfielder Loran Abergil Suffers Serious ACL Injury Amid Club's Injury Woes
Loran Abergil, Israeli midfielder for OGC Nice, suffered a serious ACL injury shortly after joining the club, marking the fourth major injury at Nice in two years. Meanwhile, Isra…
Italian Journalist Faces Antisemitic Attacks After Calling Israeli Settlers 'Tourists'
Italian journalist Giovanni Battista Brunori, reporting from Jerusalem for RAI, faces antisemitic threats and attacks after describing Israeli victims of a Palestinian attack as "…
Jetex Opens New Premium Lounge at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport Amid Summer Rush
Jetex and LAYAM have opened a new premium lounge at Ben Gurion Airport’s Terminal 3, offering paid and complimentary access to travelers during the busy summer and holiday season…
Manor Solomon Chooses West Ham Over Six Other Clubs in £7 Million Transfer
Manor Solomon is transferring from Tottenham to West Ham for £7 million after rejecting six other clubs, aiming to enhance West Ham's attack in the Premier League.