Terrorism in france

France’s double standards on Israel is a betrayal of moral values - opinion

Macron’s diplomacy faces backlash over France’s approach to Iran, Hezbollah, and Israel’s defense.

|ByDAVID BEN-BASAT
French President Emmanuel Macron attends a Greece–France Economic Forum at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens, last week.
A member of the Jewish community views the scene of an antisemitic arson attack through a makeshift fence in London, a day after volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organization were set on fire.

New jihadist group or Iranian proxy? Ashab al-Yamin attacks raise alarm across Europe - analysis

The terror group may be another case of the Islamic regime employing criminals, youths, and third-country individuals to impose its will abroad.

|ByMICHAEL STARR
A protester holds a placard reading "we are Muslims and proud of it" during a rally against Islamophobia, in Paris on May 11, 2025.

France bans annual gathering of Muslims in Paris amid terrorism fears, security risks

The decision comes after France increased security at sensitive sites across Paris after a foiled bomb attack on Bank of America's offices last weekend, in the wake of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM, REUTERS
Private security members work outside Bank of America’s Paris offices, after French anti-terrorism prosecutors opened an investigation into attempted destruction by fire or other dangerous means in Paris, France, March 30, 2026.

France suspects link to pro-Iranian group in foiled BofA Paris plot

HAYI, which stands for Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyya, or Movement of the Companions of the Right Hand of Islam, posted a video on social media targeting European Jewish communities.

|ByREUTERS

France to investigate dozens of mosques suspected of 'separatism'

The government has launched what it calls an unprecedented action against "separatism" following several Islamist attacks in France this autumn.

DECEMBER 3, 2020ByREUTERS
Police officers stand guard at the scene of a reported knife attack at Notre Dame church in Nice, France, October 29, 2020.

Hundreds protest against Macron at Temple Mount

Three protesters were reportedly arrested after clashing with police forces.

OCTOBER 31, 2020ByTOBIAS SIEGAL
THE DOME of the Rock, situated on the Temple Mount – the ‘world’s atomic reactor.’

Third suspect in Nice attack in custody; victims named

Two of the three victims in the attack have been named as Vincent Loquès and Simone Barreto Silva.

OCTOBER 31, 2020ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A man lights a candle near the Notre Dame church in tribute to the victims of a deadly knife attack in Nice, France, October 30, 2020

Toulouse's two faces

Toulouse has two faces: one of Jihadist anti-Zionism, the other of Mayor Jean-Luc Moudenc, proudly twinned with Tel Aviv.

JULY 18, 2020BySHIMON SAMUELS
Toulouse

Paris ramming attacker may have been inspired by Palestinian cause

The attacker told police that he wanted to commit an act of terror having watched videos relating to Gaza and Palestine.

APRIL 28, 2020ByDONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS
French police officers in Paris, France, April 28, 2020.

Paris streets named after Jewish children killed in 2012 terror attack

“Today we were supposed to celebrate the bar mitzvah of Arie. Instead, we are here to inaugurate a street in his memory.”

MAY 22, 2019ByROSSELLA TERCATIN
Street sign in Paris honoring brothers Arye and Gabriel Sandler

Analysis: Strasbourg attack fits previous model of criminal-terror nexus in Europe

The problem appears to be the gap between surveillance of members of the criminal-terrorist extremist nexus, and prosecuting perpetrators for crimes such as acquiring illegal firearms.

DECEMBER 12, 2018BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
French Gendarmes patrol past wooden barracks shops at the traditional Christkindelsmaerik (Christ Child market) closed the day after a shooting in Strasbourg, France, December 12, 2018.

ISIS chief, in rare speech, urges followers to continue fighting

In the 55-minute statement, Baghdadi congratulated what he described as the "striking lions" behind recent attacks in Canada and Europe and called on followers to continue carrying out attacks.

AUGUST 23, 2018ByREUTERS
A man purported to be the reclusive leader of the militant Islamic State Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has made what would be his first public appearance at a mosque in the centre of Iraq's second city, Mosul, according to a video recording posted on the Internet on July 5, 2014, in this still image taken fr

Chechen man suspected in deadly French knifing

The Chechen-born French citizen was on two terrorism watch lists.

MAY 13, 2018ByRINA BASSIST
Personnel are seen at the scene of a knife attack in Paris, France May 12, 2018

Amb. Danon, U.S. Jewish groups condemn ISIS-inspired attack in France

Several leaders and organizations offered condemnatory words and statements of support for the victims of Friday's attack.

MARCH 24, 2018ByDANIEL J. ROTH
Rescue and police forces at Super U in Trebes, France during a hostage situation there