Emmanuel Macron

Israel halts defense trade with France, citing ‘hostile attitude,’ sources tell ‘Post’

Sources told The Jerusalem Post that the decision was a result of France taking a hostile attitude toward Israel over the last two years.

A Dassault Mirage 2000 aircraft stands parked on the tarmac on the day of France's President Emmanuel Macron's visit, at the French Air and Space Force (Armee de l'air et de l'espace) Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur Airbase, France March 18, 2025.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee attends the lobby for Israel–United States relations at the Knesset, Israel's Parliament in Jerusalem, February 25, 2026.

Huckabee critcizes Israel police over Pizzaballa's Palm Sunday incident

Nechirvan Barzani, President of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan Region, gives a joint press conference with France's Foreign Minister in Arbil, the regional capital, on February 5, 2026.

Iranian-backed militias escalate in Iraq, targeting Kurdistan Region president Nechirvan Barzani

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks to journalists working for foreign media and news agencies at the Government Palace in Beirut on December 3, 2025.

Lebanese PM backs disarming Hezbollah, blames group for dragging country into war - report


Allies in name only: Israel left alone against Iranian aggression - opinion

Europe and Canada prioritize diplomacy over defending Israel, highlighting the West's collapse of values.

France's President Emmanuel Macron gestures as he attends a joint statement with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Moldovan President Maia Sandu, and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz afte a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Chisinau, Moldova, August 27, 2025

Macron: Shut down Tehran’s terror embassy in Paris immediately - opinion

France must set an example for the whole of Europe.

France's President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during a joint press conference with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, March 13, 2026.

World leaders decry possible IDF invasion of Lebanon in statements

Describing Lebanon’s humanitarian situation as “deeply alarming,” the statement is not the only recent expression of concern from European leaders.

Smoke plumes rise following Israeli bombardment on the village of Khiam in southern Lebanon near the border with Israel, as seen from nearby Marjayoun, on March 16, 2026.

Israel’s Hezbollah challenge: Why a military solution may not be enough - editorial

Hezbollah remains a major threat to Israel. As military actions continue, should Israel consider peace talks with Lebanon, or is further force the only solution?

An Israeli artillery unit fires, amid escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, and amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, March 15, 2026.

French proposal for Israel-Lebanon peace agreement includes recognition of Israel - report

The proposal reportedly aims to end the current war, secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, and create a path toward unprecedented Lebanese recognition of Israel.

A war between Israel and Lebanon (illustrative)

After French soldier killed in Iraq, will Baghdad stop attacks?

Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, who have been targeting the Kurdistan Region with drones and missiles, were likely behind a drone attack that killed a French soldier.

A soldier is stationed at the entrance to the Varces barracks south of Grenoble in the Isere department on Friday 13 March 2026 where was based Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion a soldier with the 7th Alpine Chasseurs Battalion who was killed in an attack in the Erbil region of Iraq.

Macron offers to host Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks in Paris to avoid descent 'into chaos'

“Everything must be done to prevent Lebanon from descending into chaos,” Macron wrote on X/Twitter.

Illustrative image of French President Emmanuel Macron.

French President Macron promises to defend Cyprus in visit after drone attacks

Macron gave his statement of support during a visit to Paphos, where the French president met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, as well as Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides.

FRENCH PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides take part in a joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (not pictured) at Paphos military airport, March 9, 2026.

Iranian media publishes false conspiracy theory claiming Netanyahu’s death or injury

The IRGC-linked outlet pointed to a gap in recent footage, a reported security buildup, and other fragments of public information, but offered no proof that the Israeli prime minister was killed.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the nation amid Israeli strike on Iranian regime targets on March 7, 2026.

Israeli ground op. in Lebanon will ‘strengthen Hezbollah,’ France tells Israel - exclusive

French sources told the Post that a ground operation in Lebanon would undermine the Lebanese government’s legitimacy to act against Hezbollah.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and French President Emmanuel Macron hold a joint press conference, amid the Israeli-Hamas conflict, in Jerusalem, October 24, 2023.