New regulations effectively ban travel for Israelis who haven't had shot; both countries will still permit Israelis to travel if they are inoculated

Yael German is widely respected, but without mastery of the language and diplomatic experience, many experts question whether she is the right person for the important task

Foreign minister announces appointment, as his office rejects reported criticism over incoming envoy's lack of fluency in French

During Paris visit, defense minister assures Florence Parly that Israel taking espionage allegations against firm seriously; ministers also discuss Iran, weapons in Lebanon

Move comes as Gantz visits Paris, after reports emerge Macron, French parliamentarians were among those tracked with company's cyber surveillance technology

French President Macron reportedly called PM Bennett last week to press Israel to investigate claims over Pegasus spyware

40 French parliamentarians meet with top Israeli leaders, with some sounding alarm over Hezbollah's grip over Lebanon, antisemitism in France

Ronen Hoffman, currently university lecturer, tapped for Ottawa post empty since January 2020; minister working on filling Paris and Canberra spots too

Veteran envoy Eric Danon uses Bastille Day event address to highlight strong bilateral ties, which countries hoping to further bolster following periodic strains of Netanyahu era

Report says ambassadors didn't want to attend celebration since their countries don't recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and embassy is located on disputed site