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Europe condemns Bezalel Smotrich's call to starve Gaza, block aid

UK, France, and EU urged Israel to condemn Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's justification of starving Gazans, calling it a war crime.

France seeks FBI help in probe of high-speed train sabotage hours before Olympics

Investigators called in the FBI after media organisations received an email the police believe may have been sent by the perpetrators.

By REUTERS
07/08/2024
 Anthony Ammirati of France in action gripping his vault pole at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

A hard defeat: French pole vaulter goes viral after his penis costs him the Olympics

French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati lost at the Olympics over his manhood hitting the crossbar, but to the Internet, he won the gold in comedy.

UEJF to file complaint against French MP after Haniyeh social media post

Le Parisien noted that Chikirou shared on a private social media account a photo of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh along with a caption written by Haniyeh's son, eulogizing him.

Historic Olympic Shabbat: Israel wins three medals in a day in France, including one gold

Tom Reuveny captures gold in windsurfing, Sharon Kantor silver in sailing, and gymnast Artem Dolgopyat a silver in gymnastics • Reuveny: My brother fighting in Gaza is bigger than winning

03/08/2024

Antisemitism in France set to become the new norm, with 100 incidents monthly

Post-October 7, antisemitism is becoming a norm in France, with around 100 incidents monthly, mostly street attacks and harassment.

French beach party: 1664 on the shore

The French beer brand launches a series of beach parties and introduces a can in Israel for the first time. Enjoy your drink on the beach without breaking the law.

By OSNAT GUETA
30/07/2024

Rouen synagogue arson: Community faces ongoing antisemitism and trauma despite repair efforts

Following a May arson attack on the Rouen Synagogue, the Jewish community faces ongoing antisemitism and trauma, despite repair efforts.

Plague-infected letter mailed to France’s interior minister amid heightened security concerns

The letter, containing black powder and racist remarks, tested positive for the bubonic plague.

29/07/2024

French police investigates death threats against Israeli athletes, one arrest for threat on Herzog

Also, the same day, French police opened an investigation into death threats against three Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympic Games, the Paris' prosecutors office said.

28/07/2024
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