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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
A protester holds a placard reading "we are Muslims and proud of it" during a rally against Islamophobia, in Paris on May 11, 2025.
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
Gallic skeletons found by archaeologists during excavations of the former garden of the Cordeliers Convent in Paris, France, March 30, 2026.

Archaeologists unearth at least five Gaul skeletons buried sitting upright during Paris excavations

Burials such as these are unique, as only about 50 “seated skeletons” have been found across a dozen archaeological sites in Europe.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein are seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, US, on December 19, 2025

Edmond de Rothschild Paris offices raided in Epstein-linked probe into diplomat

The name of Fabrice Aidan, a middle-ranking French diplomat who was seconded to the United Nations from 2006 to 2013 and later worked at the bank, appeared in more than 200 documents.

|ByREUTERS

Shots fired at Paris train station, police evacuate the scene as investigations continue

The French police carried out an operation in the Montparnasse train station in the centre of Paris and ordered its evacuation, a Reuters witness saw.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025ByREUTERS
A police officer waits outside the courtroom at the courthouse in Paris, March 31, 2025.

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.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025ByREUTERS
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.

Olympic Committee of Israel halts 2025 awards amid security challenges

The Olympic Committee’s management accepted the security recommendation, marking the first time in recent memory that the titles will not be awarded.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Israeli sailor Tamar Steinberg and her coach Shahar Tzuberi

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Israel Philharmonic concert in Paris with smoke bombs

Four people were arrested. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez condemned the disruption.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Israeli conductor Lahav Shani reacts to applause from the audience following a performance with the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra as guests at the Konzerthaus Berlin as part of the ongoing Musikfest Berlin, following their disinvitation from the Flanders Festival Ghent, in Berlin, Germany September

From France to Eilat: Arkia to fly from Paris to Ramon Airport

During the months of December, January, and February, Arkia will operate flights from Charles de Gaulle to Ramon Airport for the incoming tourism company Isram.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025ByWALLA! TOURISM
Paris

'Chaos without war': How the Iranian regime infiltrates French society, recruits agents

The Iranian embassy in Paris is working to recruit journalists, academics, and students to act as propaganda tools for the Iranian regime.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, August 24, 2025.

French court explores Russian involvement in antisemitic graffiti at Paris Holocaust Memorial

During the night of May 13 to 14, 2024, the four men carried out over 500 acts of vandalism using a stencil, including 35 in the Paris Holocaust Memorial.

OCTOBER 30, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
Blood-red hands graffiti on the Paris Holocaust memorial, May 14, 2024.

More Louvre heist suspects arrested, jewels remain missing - report

Police have made more arrests in the $102 million Louvre heist, with five new suspects detained. The precious jewels, including items from the French Crown Jewels, remain missing.

OCTOBER 30, 2025ByREUTERS
French police officers stand guard in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, France on November 14, 2015. Photo by Laurence Geai/Flash90

Louvre robbery: Two suspects arrested, DNA links one to scooter

DNA from one of the suspects was found on a scooter used in the Louvre robbery.

OCTOBER 29, 2025ByREUTERS
A crown worn by French Empress Eugenie, which was targeted by thieves during a heist at Paris' Louvre Museum on October 19, 2025 but was dropped during their escape, on display in this undated still frame from a video.

Suspects in Louvre jewel heist case arrested near Paris, prosecutor says

French police arrested two suspects in the daring Louvre jewel heist, catching one as he tried to flee the country after the daylight robbery that stunned France.

OCTOBER 26, 2025ByREUTERS
FILE PHOTO: Members of a forensic team inspect a window believed to have been used in what the French Interior Ministry said was a robbery at the Louvre museum during which jewellery was stolen, in Paris, France, October 19, 2025.