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A network of fake fitness coaches, Vietnamese bots, Facebook ads aimed at Brits - and a bogus 'humanitarian fund' for Gaza. A Haaretz and Libération investigation exposes a digital operation whose infrastructure leads back to BlackCore, the Israeli influence firm under investigation in France
According to the Israeli Defense Ministry, France would ban Israeli government representatives, pavilions and offensive weapons from Eurosatory, the world's largest defense trade show, in protest of its actions in Lebanon
France and Britain have been working on a proposal for a Strait of Hormuz deal with Iran for several weeks, aiming to lay the groundwork for safe transit through the Strait once the situation stabilizes or the conflict is resolved
Britain is sending the Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon and two Wildcat helicopters with Martlet missiles, France is deploying air‑defence systems, a frigate, and aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle with its air assets, and Greece is sending four F‑16s and two frigates, one with an anti‑drone jamming system
According to the UN's peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, one of the incidents left one soldier slightly wounded with an ear concussion. France said the two incidents follow 'a series of similar actions' by the IDF in recent weeks. Last month, the IDF said it fired on UN forces due to 'weather conditions'
Senior officials from France, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia discussed raising funds for the Lebanese Army and ways to ensure it actively works to disarm the organization. A conference on the issue is expected to convene in February, but behind the scenes doubts are mounting
Macron announces recognition at opening of Saudi-French conference on the two-state solution, says France will open an embassy in Palestine only after the hostages are released ■ Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas pledges reform ■ Israel's ambassador to the UN: 'This is not a move for peace, but dangerous political theater'
Macron makes announcement at opening of Saudi-French conference on the two-state solution, says France will open an embassy in Palestine only after the hostages are released ■ Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas pledges reform ■ Israel's ambassador to the UN: 'This is not a move for peace, but dangerous political theater'
Britain, France, Germany send letter to UN Security Council, hoping the move will push Iran to make commitments ■ Tehran has warned of harsh response if sanctions reinstated
In a letter to The Wall Street Journal, American Ambassador Charles Kushner wrote of a sharp rise in antisemitism in France since October 7, 2023, and criticized Paris' decision to recognize a Palestinian state. France's Foreign Ministry called the letter 'unacceptable'
France delayed visa renewals for Israeli airline staff in response to security checks on its diplomats at Ben-Gurion Airport, amid strained Israeli-French relations. Last week, El Al's Paris office was splashed with red paint
Israel-Premier Tech isn't a national team and doesn't receive government funding, but it can't hide from pro-Palestinian protesters who try to knock it off the road at the Tour de France and other great races
France, a long-time Israeli ally, has gradually hardened its position on the government of Benjamin Netanyahu over its actions in Gaza and military interventions abroad
This agreement is the legal basis for Israel's trade relations with the EU. On Monday, France, Canada, and the U.K. issued a joint statement declaring they would take 'concrete' measures against Israel if the assault on Gaza doesn't stop
France, pushing for a swift Israeli withdrawal, proposed a joint Lebanese Army-UNIFIL force or an expanded UN mandate for five Israeli-held positions. Sources say Israel and the U.S. rejected the plan, insisting on a diplomatic transfer to the Lebanese Army
Tensions rise between Israel and France after Israeli police briefly detained two French consulate staff members at a Jerusalem church, prompting France to summon Israel's ambassador. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned the incident, calling it an attack on France's sovereignty
The foreign ministries of France and Germany condemned the right-wing minister, days after he suggested that int'l pressure is the only reason Israel isn't starving Gazans to death
With Marine Le Pen's National Rally in a commanding position going into Sunday's runoff election, France's Arab and Muslim communities are deeply apprehensive. The impact of a potential far-right government are also being debated in Lebanon, which sees France as one of its key political partners
Gallant accused France of adopting 'hostile policies against Israel' while ignoring 'the atrocities committed by Hamas'. Israel's Foreign Ministry: Gallant's remarks are 'incorrect and out of place.' France: 'Surprised to read diverging statements from Israeli authorities'
France and the U.S. have submitted proposals to both Israel and Hezbollah aimed at easing tensions in Israel's border with Lebanon. Hezbollah has ruled out ending hostilities until there is a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza
