Terrorism in france

France marks 10th anniversary of deadly Paris shooting, bombing attacks

France commemorates the 10th anniversary of the ISIS attacks in Paris, honoring victims and survivors still scarred by the deadliest assault since WWII.

A woman lights a candle during a gathering at the Place de la Republique, marking the tenth anniversary of the November 13, 2015 Paris attacks that killed 130 people, in Paris, France November 12, 2025.
The imam of the Bleuets mosque Imam Ismail (L) speaks with local residents following his press conference, in Marseille, southern France on September 9, 2024, after the Bouches-du-Rhone Police Prefect has informed the Bleuets mosque of his intention to close it, considering that 'statements legitimi

Marseille mosque shut down due to alleged ties to Muslim Brotherhood

Paris' Mayor Anne Hidalgo delivers a speech at the site of the so called "Rue des Rosiers" or "Chez Jo Goldenberg restaurant" attack, in Paris, on August 9, 2024

Six to stand trial over 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant in Paris

Mahdieh Esfandiari, a 35-year-old Iranian national, on Monday was arrested on February 28 in Lyon while attempting to leave France.

Paris court extends detention of Iranian woman held on terrorism charges


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.

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.

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.

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.

Rescue and police forces at Super U in Trebes, France during a hostage situation there

French PM vows to combat 'slow-burn' threat of radical Islam

"Islamist radicalization is a threat to our society, and not just when it leads to violence. It's a challenge every time the law of the state is respected only if compatible with religious tenets."

French Prime Minister Philippe talks at the Munich Security Conference in Munich.

Facebook controversy from popular French-Muslim singer

The French singer's social media claimed that the French state, not jihadists, were respinsible for terrorism.

French-Muslim singer Mennel Ibtissem performing 'Hallelujah' on the 'The Voice France.'

French Jews protest release of Paris synagogue bombing suspect

Diab has denied any connection to the 1980 bombing of the synagogue on Copernic Street, which killed four people.

Accused synagogue arsonist Hassan Diab enters a Parisian courthouse, January 2018

France remembers Paris terror victims three years after attacks

During a three-day killing spree in January 2015, gunmen killed reporters and illustrators at satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, police officers and shoppers at a Jewish supermarket.

THE STATUE at the Place de la République in Paris is seen featured with a giant cardboard pencil reading ‘I am Charlie’ in 2015 after the attack against the ‘Charlie Hebdo’ magazine

Two years after France's 9/11, is the Fifth Republic turning into Israel?

Terrorism is not a new phenomenon for France, but the 2015 attacks became a tipping point.

Terror in Paris

Report: Mother of Toulouse killer received public housing to be near son’s trial

Abdelkadar Merah is accused of helping his younger brother, Mohammed, kill four Jews and three soldiers in 2012.

Zoulikha Aziri, the mother of gunman Islamist militant Mohammed Merah, who killed 7 people in 2012, leaves during the trial of her son Abdelkader Merah, who stands accused of complicity in the series of shootings committed by his brother, at the courthouse in Paris, France, October 2, 2017.