Gilbert Chikli Arrested In Ukraine
A huckster sentenced for tricking dozens of French banks and businesses into handing over millions of euros has been arrested in Ukraine after a hunt lasting more than two years.
Report: Assassin Planned To Murder Macron During Trump Visit
A 23-year old French citizen was arrested recently for allegedly planning to assassinate President Emmanuel Macron on Bastille Day next Friday, French media reported on Monday.
French Intellectuals Accuse Authorities of Covering Up Jewish Woman’s Murder
A European Parliament member and 17 prominent French intellectuals protested the omission of anti-Semitism from a draft indictment of a Muslim man for the murder of his Jewish neighbor.
Mossad Reportedly Turned French Spies Into Double Agents
PARIS – An internal report written by French intelligence, parts of which were published in the daily newspaper Le Monde on Sunday, reveal efforts by the Mossad to develop relationships with French spies, “to the point of crossing the line of turning them into double agents.”
Le Pen: French Jews Will Have To Give Up Israeli Citizenship
In a France ruled by the far-right Marine Le Pen, Jewish citizens will be forced to give up their Israeli citizenship, the Front National party leader said on Thursday.
Charlie Hebdo Journalist Quits, Says Paper Has Gone Soft on Islamists
PARIS, France — One of Charlie Hebdo’s most outspoken journalists said on Friday she is quitting the French satirical magazine because it has gone soft on Islamist extremism.
French Corruption Trial of African Leader’s Son Postponed
A French court decided to adjourn the corruption trial of the son of Equatorial Guinea’s president until June 19. Proceedings in the case against Teodorin Obiang have come to a halt two days after they had begun.
French Candidate Under Fire For Holocaust Comparison
French Jews accused a left-wing presidential candidate of encouraging Holocaust denial following his comparison of the Nazi persecution of Jews to the situation of French Muslims today.
Michael Oren Urges Boycott of French Products
Deputy Minister Michael Oren appeared to call on Israelis to boycott French products in retaliation for Paris’s decision to label West Bank goods, a move that drew the ire of the French ambassador.
French Presidential Candidate Says Jews Once Wanted To Break The Law
Francois Fillon, a leading contender in the upcoming French presidential election, suggested Jews do not respect French law.