The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/france-syria-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:57:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png France-Syria relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/france-syria-relations/ 32 32 British, French warplanes strike suspected ISIS weapons stockpile in Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/british-french-warplanes-strike-suspected-isis-weapons-stockpile-in-syria/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:02:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3726227 Overnight strike on underground facility near Palmyra was meant to prevent any resurgence of Islamist group and posed no risk to civilians, say allies

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]]> French cement maker Lafarge goes on trial on charges of financing jihadists in Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/french-cement-maker-lafarge-goes-on-trial-on-charges-of-financing-jihadists-in-syria/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:52:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3680810 Unprecedented case alleges millions given in payments to Islamic State and al-Nusra Front in 2013-2014; former executives could face up to 10 years in prison

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]]> Report: Syrian leader asked US to press Israel to withdraw its forces from buffer zone https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-syrian-leader-asked-us-to-press-israel-to-withdraw-its-forces-from-buffer-zone/ Sat, 04 Jan 2025 13:00:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3452535 Amid reports of more Islamist slant in Syrian school curricula, Ahmed al-Sharaa hosts German and French foreign ministers, who warn that Europe won't fund 'new Islamist structures'

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]]> Syria’s new rulers step up engagement with world as nations urge humanitarian future https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrias-new-rulers-step-up-engagement-with-world-as-nations-urge-humanitarian-future/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:10:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3441391 France and Germany send delegations to Damascus, UN humanitarian chief is also in the Syrian capital; EU says it will reopen its embassy

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]]> French court upholds Assad uncle’s conviction under ‘ill-gotten gains’ law https://www.timesofisrael.com/french-court-upholds-assad-uncles-conviction-under-ill-gotten-gains-law/ Wed, 07 Sep 2022 20:11:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2832533 Rifaat Assad found guilty of conspiracy to launder public money, tax fraud; law may enable return of money to Syrian public

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]]> France arrests man suspected of helping Syria produce chemical weapons https://www.timesofisrael.com/france-arrests-man-suspected-of-helping-syria-produce-chemical-weapons/ Sun, 26 Dec 2021 21:55:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2672822 Unidentified detainee, who lives abroad, suspected of aiding crimes against humanity committed by Assad regime during civil war

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]]> Guided by geopolitics, Syrian loyalists bemoan French World Cup win https://www.timesofisrael.com/guided-by-geopolitics-syrian-loyalists-bemoan-french-world-cup-win/ Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:49:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1889987 Rooting for Croatia, residents and troops in government controlled areas harbor antipathy toward Paris over colonial history and support for anti-Assad coalition

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]]> Macron: Syria strikes were ‘for honor of international community’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/macron-syria-strikes-were-for-honor-of-international-community/ Tue, 17 Apr 2018 13:49:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1831955 In address to European Parliament, French leader warns divisions between democracy and authoritarianism in EU are like a 'civil war'

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]]> Pentagon: US-British-French strikes ‘successfully hit every target’ in Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/pentagon-us-british-french-strikes-successfully-hit-every-target-in-syria/ Sat, 14 Apr 2018 15:13:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1829894&preview=true&preview_id=1829894 US dismisses Russian, Syrian claims that 'a significant number' of missiles were shot down by Syrian air defenses

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]]> With Syria strike, Macron and May order first major military operations https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-syria-strike-macron-and-may-order-first-major-military-operations/ Sat, 14 Apr 2018 07:32:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1829766 For both the French and the British leaders, last week's alleged chemical weapons attack by the Syrians crossed a 'red line'

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]]> Syria, Russia say over 100 missiles fired, many intercepted https://www.timesofisrael.com/moscow-says-over-100-missiles-fired-at-syria-significant-number-intercepted/ Sat, 14 Apr 2018 06:37:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1829752 UK says it targeted a chemical weapons storage facility near Homs, France says it attacked a chemical research center

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]]> Macron says Syria crossed France’s ‘red line’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/macron-says-syria-crossed-frances-red-line/ Sat, 14 Apr 2018 02:24:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1829711&preview=true&preview_id=1829711 French leader says strikes target Assad's 'clandestine chemical arsenal'

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]]> Syria denies having chemical arms, calls them ‘unacceptable’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-denies-having-chemical-arms-calls-them-unacceptable/ Wed, 14 Feb 2018 14:25:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1791446 Damascus denial comes after Macron threatens French strikes against regime if use of such weapons is proven

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]]> France threatens Syria strikes if chemical attacks proven https://www.timesofisrael.com/france-threatens-syria-strikes-if-chemical-attacks-proven/ Wed, 14 Feb 2018 07:11:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1791187 Macron says Assad regime will eventually face international justice

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]]> In new shift, France urges Syria transition without Assad https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-new-shift-france-urges-syria-transition-without-assad/ Fri, 01 Sep 2017 12:03:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1686294 French FM, tasked by Macron with launching new peace effort, says Syrian president 'cannot be the solution'

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