Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more
×

Gerald Darmanin

Activist of the far-right identitarian movement 'Ligue du Midi' Olivier Roudier shouts in a megaphone in Montpellier, southern France, on February 15, 2026, during a rally after the fatal beating of a 23-year-old. (Sylvain THOMAS / AFP)
February 15, 2026, 9:57 pm
French justice minister blames ‘ultra-left’ for youth’s killing that shocked France
Quentin Deranque, aligned with far right, died from wounds after beaten Thursday while guarding protest of lawmaker from left-wing France Unbowed; party leader voices ‘shock,’ denies blame
By AFP
A terror suspect (left) caught on a surveillance camera outside the Beth Yaacov synagogue in the French seaside resort of La Grande Motte; flames outside the synagogue (right) on August 24, 2024. (X screenshots, used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)
August 25, 2024, 12:54 pm
Man arrested over suspected terror attack explosion at French synagogue
Minister says officers came under fire during operation; images show suspect wearing Palestinian flag as he set fire to police cars, synagogue doors; 2 associates also detained
By Philippe Siuberski, Sylvie MALIGORNE and Jurgen HECKER
A French riot policeman stands guard outside the Paris Synagogue, two days after security measures were reinforced near Jewish temples and schools, in central Paris, on October 9, 2023. (JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP)
August 2, 2024, 9:30 pm
France increases security at Jewish sites, highlighting Israelis visiting for Olympics
Interior minister orders ‘immediate strengthening’ of protection, especially during religious services, saying risk of attacks ‘is real’
By AFP and ToI Staff
SNCF employees and French gendarmes inspect the scene of a suspected attack on the high speed railway network at Croiselles, northern France on July 26, 2024. (Photo by Denis CHARLET / AFP)
July 29, 2024, 11:42 am
French police arrest far-left activist in connection to rail network sabotage
Train service resumes after weekend repairs; official says ultra-left actors may have been ‘manipulated’ into committing attack hours before Olympics opening ceremony
By Agencies
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin (2nd R) and Police Prefect of the French Val d'Oise department, Philippe Court (L) arrive at the Saint-Maclou Cathedral in Pontoise, north of Paris, on March 31, 2024. (GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP)
March 31, 2024, 1:49 pm
France decries ‘unacceptable acts’ after boar head placed at mosque
Interior minister announces probe into ‘incitement to racial hatred’ at site, says two other mosques in northern France ‘degraded’ amid Ramadan festivities
By AFP and ToI Staff
French soldiers patrol in Paris, March 3, 2024. French authorities are searching for an assailant who attacked a man near a synagogue in Paris, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said late Saturday. (AP Photo/Nicholas Garriga)
March 3, 2024, 7:55 pm
Jewish man attacked outside Paris synagogue; another stabbed in Zurich
French police hunt assailant who used ethnic slur as he attacked 62-year-old; Swiss police increase security at Jewish sites
By Agencies
Flowers where a German tourist was stabbed to death by an Islamist, near the Eiffel Tower, in Paris, December 3, 2023. (Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP)
December 4, 2023, 12:49 pm
France admits ‘failure’ in psychiatric care of radical Islamist who killed tourist
Interior minister says that in addition to intel mishap, doctors claimed Armand Rajabpour-Miyandoab was ‘doing better’; Paris concerned over attacks ahead of 2024 Olympics
By Stuart Williams
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin at the Sorbonne University in Paris on October 26, 2023. (Thomas SAMSON / POOL / AFP)
November 5, 2023, 11:50 pm
Antisemitism has ‘exploded’ in France since October 7, says French minister
Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin reports 1,040 antisemitic incidents since Hamas assault on Israel, 486 suspects arrested; police chief says no typical profile for those detained
By AFP and ToI Staff
France's LFI MP Daniele Obono speaks during a press conference held by French leftist party La France Insoumise in Paris, on February 22, 2023. (STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP)
October 17, 2023, 4:53 pm
French government wants hard-left lawmaker probed for backing Hamas
Daniele Obono of France Unbowed (LFI) insists Hamas a resistance movement; Spain defends ministers who panned Israeli Gaza strikes, including one who called them ‘planned genocide’
By AFP and ToI Staff
Demonstrators hold flags during a demonstration called by fundamentalist Catholic organization Civitas on May 8, 2016 in Paris. (FRANCOIS GUILLOT / AFP)
August 8, 2023, 11:11 am
France moves to ban far-right Catholic party Civitas for antisemitism
Decision comes after speaker at party seminar suggested Jews should not be allowed to become French citizens; interior minister: ‘No room for antisemitism in our country’
By AFP
Members of the Kurdish community clash with French police officers at the scene of a deadly shooting in Paris, December 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
December 23, 2022, 9:22 pm
Protesters clash with cops in Paris after deadly shooting at Kurdish cultural center
Demonstrators say French security services didn’t do enough to prevent attack; minister: gunman was clearly after foreigners but no evidence yet he specifically targeted Kurds
By Agencies
A woman walks outside the Paris mosque, October 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
December 16, 2021, 10:55 am
France moves to shut mosque with preacher ‘targeting Christians, homosexuals, Jews’
Interior minister begins process to close house of worship for up to 6 months over ‘unacceptable’ preaching; authorities say religious leader also defended jihad in sermons
By AFP and ToI Staff
A pro-Palestinian protester displays a burning Israeli flag during a demonstration at the Place de la Republique in Paris, France, July 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Benjamin Girette)
May 13, 2021, 11:22 pm
French gov’t seeks to ban pro-Palestinian protest in Paris, citing 2014 clashes
Interior minister urges local police chiefs to protect ‘places of worship, schools, cultural centers, and businesses of the Jewish community’
By Agencies
Police and forensic investigators at the scene of an attack that wounded two people near the former offices of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, in Paris, France, September 25, 2020. Thibault Camus/AP)
February 1, 2021, 12:16 pm
French lawmakers to debate bill aimed at routing out radical Islam
Broad and controversial legislation, with 1,700 proposed amendments, is a priority for President Macron, who has warned nation of ‘counter society’ making inroads
By Elaine Ganley
Illustrative: A Deliveroo driver is seen in traffic in north London, June 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Robert Stevens, File)
January 14, 2021, 10:00 pm
France convicts delivery man for refusing kosher food orders, will deport him
Interior minister says Algerian man, who was in the country illegally and was caught over scandal, will be expelled after completing prison term for anti-Semitic discrimination
By AP
Load More
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Back to top
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.