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France's trade ban on Israeli settlements is political theater dressed up as int'l law - opinion
France is leading a push to restrict settlement goods, but the initiative faces serious questions over its legal force and compatibility with EU law.
Europe expelled its Jews - now, it wants to decide where Jews may live in Israel - opinion
US grant for MAGA-aligned groups in Europe excludes French applicants over election fears
Canadian pro-Israel groups respond to government ban on Israeli settlement goods
Macron’s Damascus visit opens door to French investment in Syria - analysis
Banking assistance, transportation agreements, asset recovery, and corporate participation signal a shift from diplomatic outreach toward economic cooperation.
Vietnam defies Eurosatory ban and met with Israeli defense companies
Senior Vietnamese officials, led by Deputy Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang, devoted a lot of time to the Israeli companies at the exhibition
'I still love Israel': Outgoing French ambassador on war, Macron, and a broken alliance - interview
"Yes, we have lost the trust of many Israeli people," said Journès. "But Israel has also lost the consideration of a huge part of world opinion."
Macron: Iranian strikes violated MoU with US, ceasefire talks to continue
Trump said earlier on Wednesday that the interim agreement to end the war with Iran was over after the attacks.
Despite restricting Israeli defense firms, Macron flew to Syria on jet equipped with Elbit system
France has restricted Israeli defense firms, yet Macron’s jet relied on Elbit’s DIRCM system as he became the first Western leader to meet Syria’s new president and discuss regional tensions.
Louvre heist sequel? Millions of euros worth of jewelry stolen from France's Lalique museum
The jewelry was taken "in a very short space of time," the museum said on Instagram, though it did not go into greater detail on what was stolen.
French court shortens Marine Le Pen's ban from office but orders electronic tag
The court ruled Le Pen would serve a three-year jail term. Although the court said two years were suspended, it ordered her to wear an electronic ankle tag for one year.
Macron says France ready to help rebuild Syria following bombs, explosions near his hotel
"We want to continue working on the restructuring of the banking sector," Macron said at a news conference alongside Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Macron’s visit to Syria showcases Damascus's rising regional status - analysis
Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa is also expected to travel to Turkey to hold meetings on the sidelines of the NATO summit in the following days.
French President Emmanuel Macron lands in Syria in first visit to post-Assad Damascus by EU head
The visit underlines Syria's geopolitical transformation under Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda commander who has established close ties with Western and Middle Eastern powers that shunned Assad.
