Iran gives lengthy jail sentences to two French citizens for ‘spying’ for France and Israel Their sentencing comes just days after Tehran suggested the pair could be released in a prisoner swap The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025
Iran releases French-German cyclist Lennart Monterlos France's foreign minister says Iran has released a teenage French-German cyclist who disappeared in June while riding across the country The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
Diplomacy’s lowest point: how the Israel-Gaza conflict was mishandled In two years there have been many versions of a ‘day after’ plan for Gaza and many obstacles to overcome The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025
France pays tribute to victims of Hamas attack, two years on A homage will take place at the headquarters of the French Foreign Ministry in Paris on Tuesday to commemorate the 51 French citizens killed on 7 October 2023 in attacks carried out by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas or during their captivity in Gaza. Radio France Internationale · Oct 7, 2025
Growing calls for France to lift 'collective punishment' ban on visas for Gazans France's recognition of Palestinian statehood at the United Nations this week has led to calls for it to reinstate evacuations from Gaza, which were halted on 1 August following antisemitic posts by a Gazan student at Lille University. The suspension has left scientists, artists and students who were due to… Radio France Internationale · Sep 26, 2025
Iran expects a prisoner swap with France, including an Iranian woman held in France over Gaza posts The Iranian foreign minister says Iran and France are close to agreeing to an exchange of prisoners, including the release of an Iranian woman arrested in France over online posts related to the war in Gaza The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025
Gaza student leaves France over antisemitic posts row A student from Gaza who had been studying in France on a scholarship left for Qatar Sunday, ordered out over anti-Semitic comments found on her social media accounts, the foreign ministry said. Radio France Internationale · Aug 4, 2025
Macron joins international outcry over 'cruelty' of Hamas hostage video French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that Hamas showed "inhumanity without bounds" by releasing videos of two emaciated Israeli hostages held by the Palestinian militant group in Gaza. The European Union, Germany and Ukraine have also condemned the publication of the images. Radio France Internationale · Aug 3, 2025
France halts Gaza evacuations over antisemitism row involving Palestinian student The suspension follows revelations that a 25-year-old Palestinian woman posted antisemitic content online before gaining admission to a top French university The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025
France drops 40 tonnes of humanitarian aid in Gaza as crisis worsens Jean-Noël Barrot urged for more humanitarian aid in Gaza, where 40 tonnes were recently dropped. A WHO report warns of severe famine affecting thousands of children. Euronews · Aug 1, 2025
France suspends Gaza evacuations over antisemitic posts by Palestinian student French authorities have halted evacuations from Gaza after a Palestinian student, Nour A., was found to be under investigation for antisemitic content on social media. Euronews · Aug 1, 2025
France to begin air-dropping 40 tonnes of food aid into Gaza France will begin air-dropping 40 tonnes of food supplies into the Gaza Strip from Jordan on Friday. The territory has been under a full blockade imposed by Israel for several months. Radio France Internationale · Aug 1, 2025
Canada to recognise Palestine at UN general assembly, joining France and UK in push for new state New Zealand and Australia were signatories to a declaration that indicates they could follow suit in the coming months The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2025
Advocates of a two-state solution realise time to act is now Battle lines between moderate and extremist visions for future of Gaza and West Bank have become much clearer The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2025
The Guardian - US · Jul 28, 2025 Saudi Arabia and France to lead UN push for recognising Palestinian statehood Two countries open three-day conference at United Nations with goal as part of peaceful settlement to end war in Gaza
Radio France Internationale · Jul 28, 2025 France says 'no alternative' to two-state solution for Israel, Palestinians France told a UN conference co-chaired with Saudi Arabia on Monday that there is "no alternative" to a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 26, 2025 France demands 'explanation' after Jewish youths removed from flight in Spain French authorities are trying to establish whether a group of young French citizens were removed from a plane bound for Paris from Spain this week because they are Jewish. The airline, Vueling, has denied the claims.
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025 French authorities investigate claims Jewish passengers were removed from flight due to religion Vueling deny the incident, which involved 44 children and eight adults, was related to the passengers’ religion
Newslaundry · Jul 22, 2025 As Israel starves Gaza, AFP union warns journalists can die of hunger The AFP journalists’ association on Monday warned that journalists working with the news agency in the Gaza Strip are facing extreme food shortages and risk starving amid the ongoing Israeli blockade of aid delivery and strikes.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 21, 2025 France's Foreign Minister Barrot set to meet Ukrainian leaders during visit France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot arrived in Ukraine on Monday for a fact-finding tour and meetings with the country's top politicians just days after the European Union adopted a new package of sanctions on Russia over its war with Ukraine.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 19, 2025 Barrot hails release of Franco-American tourist in prisoner swap in Venezuela France's Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Saturday hailed his American counterparts for their role in securing the release of the Franco-American tourist Lucas Hunter who had been held in Venezuela since January.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 18, 2025 Macron hits out at Israeli bombing of Catholic church in Gaza France's President Emmanuel Macron joined other international leaders to hit out at an Israeli military strike on a Catholic church in Gaza which left at least three people dead and injured 10 people.
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025 China imposes anti-dumping duties on European brandy as trade tensions rise China has imposed anti-dumping duties on European brandy, most notably cognac produced in France
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025 French foreign minister denounces spy charges against couple imprisoned in Iran French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has denounced spy charges against two French nationals imprisoned in Iran for more than three years
Euronews · Jul 3, 2025 France launches 'diplomatic reserve' to boost soft power, counter disinformation The government hopes the first contingent will attract 1,000 reservists before the end of the year.