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Israeli, Palestinian civil society meet in France as two-state solution dims

The meeting, attended by foreign ministers and senior officials from dozens of countries, marks one year since the UN-backed New York Declaration, which set out a roadmap toward Palestinian statehood

ILLUSTRATIVE: A woman walks near the State of Palestine Pavilion at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, last in December 2023.
 People’s Peace Summit in Jerusalem, May, 2025.

The Paris Conference, the peace industry, and the illusion of representation - opinion

 A visitor walks past the Israeli pavilion during the Eurosatory International Defence Exhibition in Villepinte, north of Paris, France June 11, 2018.

France bans Israel from defense exhibition, limits Israeli companies to showing defensive weapons

General view of the Eiffel Tower as Paris St Germain fans celebrate after winning the UEFA Champions League.

Some 800 people arrested, one dead, after riotous Paris celebrations post-PSG's soccer trophy win


PSG beat Arsenal, become Champions League winners for second time

The soccer match was played in Hungary's Puskas Arena, in Budapest, with goals scored by Arsenal's Kai Havertz and PSG's Ousmane Dembele.

Paris St Germain's Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring their first goal.

France has asked prosecutor to investigate treatment of its nationals on Global Sumud Flotilla

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says abuses against French activists, including sexual assault and beatings, are being referred to prosecutors.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot speaks in Sweden, May 22, 2026; illustrative.

Paris mayor to propose granting honorary citizenship to Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank

Deputy Mayor of Paris Audrey Pulvar will present the proposal to grant the honorary citizenship of Paris during the next Paris Council meeting in June, where the council will vote on it.

Gregoire and Abou Hassira.

Paris appeals court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over 2009 crash

Flight AF447 vanished from radar screens on June 1, 2009, with people from 33 nationalities on board, with crash investigators finding the plane's crew had pushed their jet into a stall.

Air France planes arrive at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport in Roissy-en-France, near Paris, on April 26, 2023.

Tunisian national arrested for planned terror attack on Louvre or Jewish community in Paris

According to Le Monde, in one conversation, the detainee claimed to know access points that lead to the Louvre and discussed making explosives he could plant at the museum. 

(ILLUSTRATIVE) The Louvre Museum in Paris. Archive.

Macron’s diplomacy ahead of Paris conference raises bias concerns on Israel - opinion

Macron’s diplomatic messaging on the Middle East sparks debate over neutrality and double standards.

France's President Emmanuel Macron arrives for the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia, May 4, 2026.

European conservative network meet in Paris ahead of London rally

MEGA-MAGA participants voiced support for Israel, Trump’s Iran policy, and a planned May 16 demonstration in London led by Tommy Robinson.

Alice Cordier, Filip Dewinter and Tommy Robinson, May, 2026.

Alef: Tasting the Israeli rosé wine going global with Assaf Granit's push

From vineyard to global tables, Barely Pink reimagines Israeli rosé with bold flavor, identity, and international reach.

Assaf Granit (L) and Elie Wurtman sample their wine in the Bat Shlomo vineyards.

Arkia launches first business class service to Europe with Tel Aviv-Paris route

Arkia launches its first-ever business-class service on the Tel Aviv-Paris route, expanding its premium options.

 Arkia's plane

Lebanon not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but won't be intimidated, Lebanese PM says

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Paris on Tuesday to discuss how to strengthen Lebanon's hand in potential future direct negotiations with Israel.

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks during a joint declaration press event with French President following their meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on April 21, 2026.