French police

Trump says French protests the result of 'nothing less than out-of-control mass migration'

Trump claimed that the protests were not about schools, and instead were "about Islam wanting to take over a once great country!"

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French CRS riot police stand in position near garbage bins and object set on fire amid clashes with protesters during a demonstration by high school and university students, supported by teachers' union and school parents.
A masked student attempts to kick a tear gas canister, amid clashes with French riot police during a protest by French high school and university students near Lycee Paul Eluard high-school.

Police fire tear gas as French high school protests escalate nationwide over school conditions

The protests began in September in the deprived suburbs of Paris, before spreading nationwide, presenting a major challenge to President Emmanuel Macron's cash-strapped government.

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Students carry out a blocking protest at the Lycee Lamartine secondary school during a day of nationwide public sector strikes and demonstrations, in Paris, on September 29, 2026.

High school students in Paris' deprived suburbs spark national protest movement

Tens of thousands of students have joined protests across France over teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, poor school conditions, and planned budget cuts.

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A masked students attempts to kick a tear gas canister, amid clashes with French riot police during a protest by French high school and university students near Lycee Paul Eluard high-school to demand the hiring of substitute teachers, increased resources and better learning conditions.

Teacher doused in petrol as students set fire to schools in protests raging across France

The demonstrations and blockades, which began last week, have become a political flashpoint at a sensitive moment for the government, which announced a series of deeply unpopular spending cuts.

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France arrests six suspects over alleged synagogue terror plot near Paris

France’s anti-terror prosecutor said the suspects were arrested after a suspicious vehicle was found near a Sarcelles synagogue, prompting an evacuation.

JULY 25, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
Illustrative: A police officer waits outside the courtroom at the courthouse in Paris, March 31, 2025.

French police raid X offices as prosecutors summon Elon Musk for questioning

A widening French investigation into X saw police raid the company’s offices and prosecutors summon Elon Musk and senior staff for questioning.

FEBRUARY 3, 2026ByREUTERS
An illustration of Elon Musk and the Grok logo.

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
Illustrative: A police officer waits outside the courtroom at the courthouse in Paris, March 31, 2025.

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

French resort manager arrested for antisemitism after denying entry to 150 Israeli kids

The children, aged 8 to 16, had fully booked the place and had to take three buses to another location, after the site manager was arrested.

AUGUST 22, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, MATHILDA HELLER
French police officers stand guard in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, France on November 14, 2015. Photo by Laurence Geai/Flash90

Three terrorist attacks, including against Israelis, foiled during Paris 2024, says prosecutor

"Thanks to this, no terrorist acts were committed on French soil during the Olympic period, and I can confirm that three attacks were foiled as well," he added.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A member of the gendarmerie stands guard after a police officer was injured in an attack next to the Champs-Elysees avenue, in Paris, France July 18, 2024.

Founder, CEO of Telegram arrested at French airport on multiple charges

The alleged offenses include: terrorism, narcotic supply, fraud, money laundering and receiving stolen goods.

AUGUST 25, 2024ByMATHILDA HELLER
FILE PHOTO: Founder and CEO of Telegram Pavel Durov delivers a keynote speech during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 23, 2016.

Jewish woman in France alleges wig removed in discriminatory police encounter - report 

The incident occurred after a traffic stop where the woman, referred to as Sarah (a pseudonym to protect her identity), was accused of failing to comply with police instructions.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The incident took a more troubling turn at the police station.

Who was Nahel M., whose shooting by police sparked massive riots in France?

Nahel was shot by police while driving, after police claim he failed to comply with their stop requests.

JULY 4, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Residents walk past phrases written on walls of buildings at a neighbourhood where Nahel, a 17-year-old teenager, was killed by a French police officer during a traffic stop, in Nanterre, France, July 2, 2023.

Interpol and Israeli, French police expose mass Israeli fraud

The suspect is a 42-year-old from Tel Aviv who holds both Israeli and French citizenship.

NOVEMBER 11, 2020ByTOBIAS SIEGAL
Cash found at the suspect's house, Nov. 10, 2020.