France

Ofer Kalderon, freed from Hamas captivity.

French-Israeli captive Ofer Kalderon released from Gaza after 15 motnhs

The father of four has safely returned to Israeli territory and is expected to return home to his four children - two of whom are former hostages.

European ministers slam Israel’s restrictions on UNRWA

The ministers urged the Israeli government to work with international partners, including the UN, to abide by these commitments.  

By BEN EDIDIN
31/01/2025

President Macron announces 'New Renaissance' plan to renovate Louvre Museum by 2031

New dedicated space for the Mona Lisa aims to reduce overcrowding and improve visitor experience.

France: Antisemitic incidents decrease 6%, but anti-Jewish violent acts rise 25%

There were 106 violent antisemitic incidents in 2024, compared to 85 acts of physical violence in 2023.

Rare 300-200 BCE seated Gaulish burials offer new insights into ancient practices

INRAP calls it a major discovery, with only about fifty such burials found in France and Switzerland.

Lebanese army chief exposed for leaking secrets to Hezbollah during ceasefire

Southern Lebanon military intelligence head Suhil Bahij Gharb reportedly handed Hezbollah classified information from an international war room.

Netanyahu says France assures Israeli firms can take part in the Paris Air Show

The ban led to a strain in relations, although a French court overturned a government ban in October on Israeli companies taking part in a naval arms exhibition near Paris.

By REUTERS
26/01/2025

Louvre director warns: Mona Lisa's wing at risk from leaks, overcrowding, and failing facilities

Laurence des Cars called for a fundamental modernization of the Louvre, stating that "the status quo is not tenable."

Man jailed for 30 years for attempting to murder two using meat cleaver at Charlie Hebdo offices

The perpetrator of the attack, Zaheer Mahmood, 29, hadn't realized that the satirical weekly magazine had moved offices and wounded two employees of another agency.

Behind the gate leading nowhere: The 'Alliance' as a monument to Napoleonic genius

The gate that goes nowhere is somehow a monument to the Napoleonic genius of the man who enabled the emancipation of the Jews.

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