France's Jewish Leaders Urge Exclusion of Far-Left from Government Coalition

The French President asked him to stay on temporarily for the sake of the country's "stability."

Leftist coalition secures most seats, but falls short of majority.

Far-Right surge threatens Macron's centrist alliance.

French Jews see Macron's support of the far left as a betrayal, and the prospect of Aliyah looks more enticing than ever.

With 39 MPs elected outright, the far right party is now set to compete in almost every electoral district outside the capital, according to a France24 analysis.

Voting closed today (30 June) for the snap legislative elections to elect 577 National Assembly representatives. Early reports show significant support for the far right.

According to France24, voting turnout in France has reached almost 60% by 5 pm, the highest recorded in the country since 1986.

Macron threatened that the loss of his party in the elections to the French Parliament could lead to an unprecedented division in France.

During a conversation between the two, Netanyahu insisted that the outline for the hostage deal allows Israel to continue to pursue its other goal of destroying Hamas' military and governing capabilities.

Emanuel Macron said that France would recognize a Palestinian state at an appropriate time and that he would not make this decision based on "emotion."

French President Emmanuel Macron referred to crises worldwide and warned that, "we must achieve a reliable defense for the European continent and do more to compete with the rapid arming of our global adversaries."

Fearing a regional escalation, France sent a warning to its citizens to leave the country immediately. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the ambassadors of France, Great Britain and Germany after they condemned the attack.

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Netanyahu, demanding an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza, and a complete stop to settlement expansion in Judea and Samaria.

After French President Macron said that there would be no escape from sending NATO troops to Ukraine, Putin fired back: "When soldiers return in coffins covered with the French flag, I don't think the French will be happy."

President Emanuel Macron welcomed the rally, which marked a hundred days of war and called for the release of the hostages, by saying "France does not abandon its children. You can trust me."

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Education Minister Gabriel Attal as the new Prime Minister, replacing Élisabeth Borne, who resigned after two years. At 34, Attal becomes the youngest Prime Minister ever in France.

French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne announced her resignation after two years in office. The French president accepted the letter of resignation and thanked her: "She was exemplary every day."

After saying that there was no justification for the bombings and calling for a ceasefire, the French president called Herzog and clarified his words: "I unequivocally support the State of Israel and your right to self-defense."