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Europeans, Arabs meet to flesh out next phase in Trump Gaza plan

Multiple nations met to discuss support for and the implementation of Donald Trump's Gaza plan.

French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot welcomes Minister for Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud prior to a Ministerial meeting on the implementation of the Middle East peace plan at the Quai d'Orsay in Paris, France, October 9, 2025
People attend a vigil organised by the Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester and Region to honour the victims of the Manchester synagogue attack, in Manchester, Britain, October 3, 2025.

Blaming Israel for global antisemitism - opinion

 A synagogue in france that was vandalized with green paint, May 31, 2025.

Serbia arrests 11 for vandalizing Paris Jewish sites at behest of foreign intelligence

 A woman walks past posters with the portraits of Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, two French citizens held in Iran, on the day of support rallies to mark their three-year detention and to demand their release, in front of the National Assembly in Paris, France, May 7, 2025.

Iran, France see progress in prisoner exchange deal


French PM Sebastien Lecornu has resigned, BFM TV says

Lecornu has been serving as France's Prime Minister since September 9. 

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu delivers a statement at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on October 3, 2025, before a round of consultations with political parties ahead of the announcement of the new government

Jewish communities commemorate October 7 Massacre’s second anniversary worldwide

From Paris to Sydney to New York, Jewish communities marked two years since the October 7 massacre, honoring victims and calling for unity amid rising antisemitism and ongoing hostage anguish.

A woman reacts during a commemorative event ahead of the two year anniversary of those who lost their lives in the October 7, 2023 massacre, in Trafalgar Square, London, Britain, October 5, 2025.

French politician reported to prosecutor for 'terrorism' offenses after meeting PFLP in Lebanon

On September 28, The Jerusalem Post reported that Portes flew to Lebanon and met with PFLP members shortly after quitting the Gaza flotilla for "personal reasons."

Thomas Portes with deputy Andrée Taurinya, Olivier Besancenot, and Salah Hamouri visiting the 'cemetery of the martyrs of the Palestinian cause,' as well as the refugee camps of Sabra and Shatila and of Mar Elias in Beirut on September 26, 2025.

South Africa's ambassador to France, found dead in Paris, left suicide note

South Africa's foreign affairs department confirmed Mthethwa's death, adding that the circumstances were under investigation by the French authorities.

Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa pictured in 2018.

Iran has little leverage on combatting nuclear sanctions after Israeli-US airstrikes - analysis

Despite Europe reimposing global sanctions, Iran has no active nuclear program after Israeli and US strikes, leaving Tehran with little leverage.

An illustration of sanctions being placed on Iran's nuclear program.

'Dirty Jew, we will kill you': French man beaten while returning from mikveh

The attacker shouted "Dirty Jew, we will kill you!” before searching his person in an attempt to “find money and the keys to the synagogue.”

67-year-old Jewish man assaulted in France, September 28, 2025.

French MP quits Gaza flotilla for 'personal reasons', flies to meet PFLP reps in Lebanon

Thomas Portes met with PFLP members in Beirut days after leaving the Gaza flotilla, sparking criticism from French Jewish politician Shannon Seban.

Thomas Portes with deputy Andrée Taurinya, Olivier Besancenot, and Salah Hamouri visiting the 'cemetery of the martyrs of the Palestinian cause,' as well as the refugee camps of Sabra and Shatila and of Mar Elias in Beirut on September 26, 2025.

Snapback sanctions on Iran's nuclar program have returned, now they must be enforced - editorial

As the snapback takes legal effect, previously lifted UN measures are restored.

 An Iranian missile system is displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during Iranian defence week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, September 24, 2024.

UN reinstates arms embargo, other sanctions on Iran

The E3, Britain, France, and Germany, confirmed that the sanctions will return over accusations that Iran violated the 2015 deal that aimed to stop it developing a nuclear bomb.

Members of the United Nations Security Council vote against a resolution by Russia and China to delay by six months the reimposition of sanctions on Iran during the 80th U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 26, 2025.

French ambassador: 'Recognizing Palestine basis for Arab countries normalize with Israel' - KAN

Journès described how he believes the ongoing war and surrounding diplomatic turmoil could add up to something positive, explaining that “Israel can turn this status into a victory.”

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron in Jerusalem, October 24, 2023.

Iran expert tells TML international community no longer hostage to talks with Tehran

Snapback sanctions could collapse the Iranian economy as the Islamic Republic scrambles to rebuild its nuclear facilities

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during an interview in Tehran, Iran, August 28, 2025.