The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/manuel-valls/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:39:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Manuel Valls | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/manuel-valls/ 32 32 Anti-Zionism ‘profoundly linked’ to hatred of Jews, former French PM says in Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-zionism-profoundly-linked-to-hatred-of-jews-former-french-pm-says-in-jerusalem/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:51:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3734324 Calling Macron's decision to avoid antisemitism march a 'wound,' Manuel Valls claims most in France don't support Palestinian recognition though Paris's stance toward Israel a 'paradox'

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]]> In Kfar Aza, French MPs say gruesome scenes recall 2015 Paris massacre https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-kfar-aza-french-mps-say-gruesome-scenes-recall-2015-paris-massacre/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:44:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3125710 Lawmakers from delegation, which includes former prime minister, say Paris won't tie Israel's hands and will support Jerusalem for as long as it needs to topple Hamas

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]]> France must ‘make an example’ of anti-Semites, former PM urges https://www.timesofisrael.com/france-should-make-an-example-of-anti-semites-former-pm-says/ Fri, 30 Mar 2018 07:47:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1820504 Manuel Valls calls for tougher implementation of anti-hate laws, distances himself from last year's Paris peace summit, says Jerusalem is Israel's capital

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]]> President Rivlin welcomes actress Mayim Bialik to Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/president-rivlin-welcomes-actress-mayim-bialik-to-jerusalem/ Sun, 18 Mar 2018 22:57:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1812703 US television star arrives to participate in Global Forum for Combating Anti-Semitism

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]]> French Socialist lawmaker faces ouster over ‘anti-Semitic’ tweet https://www.timesofisrael.com/french-socialist-lawmaker-faces-ouster-over-anti-semitic-tweet/ Mon, 20 Nov 2017 20:58:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1734068 Gerard Filoche apologizes for posting image of President Macron with motifs suggesting Jewish control, but defends depiction of 'cabal'

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]]> French courts punish promoters of anti-Semitic hate speech https://www.timesofisrael.com/french-courts-punish-promoters-of-anti-semitic-hate-speech/ Fri, 17 Nov 2017 16:34:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1732202 Holocaust denier Alain Soral slapped with fine and short jail sentence; Dieudonne and another English teacher also sentenced

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]]> French leftist leader in hot water over ‘shameful’ Nazi comparison https://www.timesofisrael.com/french-leftist-leader-in-hot-water-over-shameful-nazi-comparison/ Sun, 24 Sep 2017 16:49:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1699062 Jean-Luc Melenchon slammed for apparently likening Macron's administration to Nazi Germany at anti-government demonstration

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]]> Macron’s party boots politician over tweets deemed anti-Semitic https://www.timesofisrael.com/macrons-party-boots-politician-over-anti-israel-tweets-deemed-anti-semitic/ Fri, 12 May 2017 23:55:10 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1618049 Pro-BDS Christian Gerin taken off En Marche ticket for 2013 post suggesting government run by umbrella Jewish group

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]]> France’s mainstream unites for Macron as Le Pen reaches for outsiders https://www.timesofisrael.com/frances-mainstream-unites-for-macron-as-le-pen-reaches-for-outsiders/ Mon, 24 Apr 2017 14:38:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1606179 Establishment candidates rejected by voters rally around centrist; far-right party plans to woo those who backed far-leftist

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]]> Yes, Marine Le Pen could win in France https://www.timesofisrael.com/yes-marine-le-pen-could-win-in-france/ Sun, 26 Feb 2017 05:43:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1568998 The same forces that led to the Brexit vote in Britain and Donald Trump's victory in the United States could carry the far-right firebrand to power

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]]> Hate crime charge dropped in rape-robbery of French Jewish couple https://www.timesofisrael.com/hate-crime-charge-dropped-in-rape-robbery-of-french-jewish-couple/ Thu, 23 Feb 2017 02:18:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1567451 Anti-Semitism watchdog 'indignant' over decision by 'novice judge'; French leaders had called 2014 attack in Creteil glaringly anti-Semitic

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]]> Socialist primary winner in France had backing of prominent anti-Semites https://www.timesofisrael.com/socialist-primary-winner-in-france-had-backing-of-prominent-anti-semites/ Mon, 30 Jan 2017 20:13:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1551406 Endorsed by Anti-Zionist Party, presidential nominee Benoit Hamon has urged support for Palestinian causes to boost his Socialists' appeal to Muslim voters

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]]> French left nominates Benoit Hamon for president https://www.timesofisrael.com/french-left-nominates-benoit-hamon-for-president/ Sun, 29 Jan 2017 22:47:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1550753&preview_id=1550753 Former minister handily beats ex-PM Manuel Valls in runoff to be ruling party's candidate in spring election

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]]> Valls vs. Hamon in French Socialists’ presidential primary https://www.timesofisrael.com/valls-vs-hamon-in-french-socialists-presidential-primary/ Sun, 29 Jan 2017 17:27:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1550470 With elections drawing near, voters choosing candidate to become new face of ruling party as Hollande steps down

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]]> Outsider, ex-PM to vie for French left-wing presidential nod https://www.timesofisrael.com/outsider-ex-pm-to-vie-for-french-leftwing-presidential-nod/ Mon, 23 Jan 2017 02:08:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1545838 Facing a surging far-right, France's left splinters as staunch leftist Hamon beats establishmentarian Valls in first round of primary

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