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Concern among French Jews: 'Macron is playing into Hamas' hands'

CRIF, umbrella organization of French Jews, slams, 'Call to deny Israel weapons does not promote peace, but plays directly into the hands of Hamas and Hezbollah.'

Antisemitic incidents remain ‘at a high level’ in France

Total of 436 acts slightly lower than last year but French Jewish leader warns many incidents go unreported.

French Jewish group sues comedian over anti-Semitism

Umbrella organization of French Jewish groups files lawsuit against controversial comedian Dieudonné M'bala M'bala.

Murdered French Jewish woman brought to rest

President Emmanuel Macron in attendance as hundreds attend funeral of 85-year-old Holocaust survivor Mireille Knoll.

Macron: Trump's Jerusalem recognition was an 'error'

French President says he won't follow in Trump's footsteps because doing so would cause France to lose its status of honest broker.

French candidate under fire for Holocaust comparison

French left-wing presidential candidate compares Nazi persecution of Jews to the situation of French Muslims today.

French Jews rap Liberman remarks on leaving for Israel

CRIF blasts Liberman for calling on Jews to leave France, drawing parallels between the Dreyfus Affair and attempts to push for peace talks.

French presidential candidate: Jews wished to break our laws

Leading candidate for French president says France 'fought' against Jews who did not wish to obey French law.

French Jews urged to rally over UNESCO resolutions

Jews in France urged to rally outside Foreign Ministry to protest its failure to oppose UN resolutions that ignore Jewish ties to Jerusalem.

French Jewry's president appears to back burkini ban

The president of the umbrella group of French Jews appears to support a ban on the burkini.

French Jewish leader slams comparison of burkini ban, Holocaust

Leader of France's Jewish communities condemns a politician’s likening of the ban on the Muslim garb to persecutions against French Jews.

French embassy worker in Tunisia probed for anti-Semitic speech

Employee at the French embassy in Tunisia claims his Facebook account was hacked and "Hitler didn't finish the job" not written by him.

CRIF’s new president: French Jews’ situation worst since 1945

President-elect of France's umbrella of Jewish communities warns of alarming anti-Semitism, vows to fight hard.

Outrage after 1980 Paris synagogue bombing suspect walks free

Rue Copernic bombing suspect released with monitoring bracelet. French Jewish leaders: release an 'outrage', 'insult to victims.'

French Jews oppose screening of film on Munich terrorists

French Jewish umbrella group objects to film blaming Germany for the deaths of most of the 11 Israeli Olympians the 1972 Munich Games.

Fear of Muslim radicals drives Jewish exodus from French schools

Rise in Muslim population, Islamism driving French Jews toward day schools, community leader states.

French PM understands Jews' fear

French Prime Minister Manual Valls says anti-Semitism is unacceptable, no matter which side of the political map it comes from.

French Jews treated 'like second-class citizens'

French Jewish leader Roger Cukierman warns of twin danger from Islamists, far-right, says rising anti-Semitism 'unacceptable.'

French Jews outraged over exhibition glorifying Arab terror

Doctors without Borders photo exhibit in Paris features poster of Palestinian terrorist described as 'martyr.'

French Jewish groups call for 'merciless war' against terror

Umbrella organization of French Jewish groups condemns Paris attacks, issues new safety instructions to synagogues.

For French Muslims, 2,200 Mosques Not Half Enough

France has a large number of Muslims, but not enough mosques to hold them, according to a top official in a top French Muslim group.

French Muslim Leader Boycotts Dinner over 'Anti-Semitism'

Paris Great Mosque rector refuses to attend dinner with Hollande, after Jewish leader notes Muslims' anti-Semitic attacks.

Muslims Gloat at Paris Kosher Market 2 Days After Attack

Muslim youths post pictures outside store where 4 Jews were murdered, exulting in the attack and flipping off the camera.

Anti-Semitism Doubled in France in 2014

Days after report says France is the world's most dangerous country for Jews, CRIF reveals huge increase in anti-Semitic violence in 2014.

France to Protect Jewish Institutions 'With Army if Necessary'

French Jewish leaders meet President Francois Hollande, say authorities ready to use military to protect synagogues, schools.

Anti-Semitic Comic Seeks 'Accord' with French Jewish Leaders

Comedian, Dieudonne M'bala M'bala, known for explicitly anti-Semitic shows, is now seeking accord with French Jewish community.

French Jewish Leaders Slam Anti-Semitic Comedian's New Show

CRIF, umbrella org. of French Jews, has condemned 20 French theaters for presenting anti-Semitic comedian Dieudonne's show.

CRIF to French Jews: Don't Protest Parliament Vote

CRIF, umbrella organization of French Jewry, has called on Jews to refrain from protesting Parliament vote to recognize Palestinian state.

French Jews: Recognition of 'Palestine' will Fuel Anti-Semitism

Group representing France's Jews says the French government’s upcoming vote on recognizing “Palestine” may fuel anti-Semitism.

Jewish Leader Indicted For Calling Dieudonne 'Anti-Semite'

Dieudonne M'Bala M'Bala has 10 convictions of incitement - but a French Jewish leader is being indicted for calling him out on it.

Anti-Semitic Attacks up 400% in UK, Double in France

529 anti-Semitic violent incidents in France in first seven months; 302 in UK in July alone.

Thousands Attend Pro-Israel Rally in Paris

Paris Jewish community holds first major pro-Israel rally since the start of Operation Protective Edge.

French Jewish Group Urges Hitler Furniture Auction Ban

Jewish group in France moves to stop Hitler's furniture from being sold at auction.

French Jews: Museum's Suicide Bomber Photo Show 'Unacceptable'

Jews in France are up in arms over a photo exhibition at a state-funded museum in Paris which 'humanizes' terrorist suicide bombers

Observant Jew Elected to French Parliament

Meyer Habib, formerly the Deputy Chairman of the French Jewish umbrella group CRIF, was elected to the French parliament.

Attack in Toulouse a 'Red Light' for Jews, says MK Danon

The murder of a Jewish teacher and three children in Toulouse flashes a “red light” for Jews in the Diaspora, says MK Danny Danon.

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