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ראש ממשלת איטליה ג'ורג'ה מלוני עם נשיא אוקראינה זלנסקי ברומא 15 באפריל

Israel must rethink its dependence on Europe as ties erode, hostility rises across the continent

Opinion: From halted defense ties to surging antisemitism, Europe is no longer a reliable partner; Israel should pivot toward Asia, Africa and new alliances instead of seeking approval from increasingly critical European governments

Michael Oren | 04.19.26

Israel envoy’s secret meeting with Marine Le Pen signals changing far-right policy

After years of boycott, Israel signals a policy shift as its Paris envoy meets Marine Le Pen, with officials expanding contacts with Europe’s far-right leaders

Itamar Eichner | 04.16.26

האיחוד האירופי בנימין נתניהו עמנואל מקרון ג'ורג'ה מלוני פרידריך מרץ

Israel is losing its last friends in Europe as diplomatic collapse deepens across the continent

France, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands were lost long ago; now, major friends are drifting away too: Italy suspended its defense deal, Germany is angered by ministers attacking the chancellor, and Hungary may shift after Orban’s ouster; but worst of all is the loss of an ideological partnership, and we may yet regret it

Itamar Eichner | 04.14.26

ראש ממשלת הונגריה ויקטור אורבן עם מזכירת המדינה של ארה"ב מרקו רוביו בודפשט

If Orbán falls, Israel could lose its EU firewall

Hungary has repeatedly used its EU veto to block sanctions on Israel; if opposition leader Péter Magyar wins and aligns with Brussels to unlock billions in funding, Jerusalem could lose its last line of defense in the bloc

Itamar Eichner | 04.11.26

No more passport stamps: EU launches biometric border system for travelers

Starting Friday, Europe will replace passport stamps with the EU’s EES biometric system using facial scans and fingerprints, with longer wait times expected at first as travelers adjust—here’s how to prepare

News Agencies | 04.09.26

Trump presses Netanyahu to reduce Lebanon strikes amid rising global calls for ceasefire

Despite agreeing the Iran ceasefire does not cover Hezbollah, Trump urged Netanyahu to open direct talks with Lebanon; Netanyahu agreed Israel would be 'a helpful partner,' as European allies warn of a humanitarian disaster and step up criticism

ynet, News Agencies | 04.09.26

אייתוללה בכיר אחמד חתאמי במהלך תפילת יום שישי ב טהרן איראן

Rabbi warns Iran is targeting Europe

Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt: 'It is hard to bring your child to kindergarten in the morning with soldiers in front of the kindergarten, knowing that there are people out there who want to hurt your child'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 04.05.26

Germany wakes to new reality

Analysis: The move to track service-age citizens leaving the country is part of a broader effort to strengthen state control over manpower in emergencies, despite its bureaucratic framing

Dr. Kobby Barda | 04.04.26

Swastikas on Israeli flags, Hezbollah banners rise: Is Athens normalizing antisemitism?

CAM chief Sacha Roytman cites Nazi symbols, anti-Israel incitement and street violence, blaming weak enforcement by Athens leadership; warns silence sends dangerous signal across Europe

Itamar Eichner | 04.03.26

Europe fails ‘minimum fairness’ test on Iran war

Opinion: European leaders rely on disputed legal claims about the Iran war, allowing others to take action while avoiding responsibility

Sever Plocker | 04.03.26

תיעוד של רימא בנתב"ג מתקוממת על כך שמצלמים אותה

Anti-Israel MEP Rima Hassan arrested in Paris over terror probe; drugs found in her possession

French authorities take anti-Israel European lawmaker into custody over social media post seeming to praise terror; investigators reportedly examining alleged synthetic drug possession after police find substance in her bag

ynet | 04.02.26

12 tons of KitKat stolen in Europe as truck with 400,000 bars vanishes en route to Poland

Nestle says shipment of 413,793 chocolate bars disappeared during transit from Italy; missing goods may hit shelves ahead of Easter as company warns of rising cargo theft

News Agencies | 03.29.26

ביקור הנשיא באתר ההנצחה לנפגעי הפיגוע בבונדיי ביץ'

Herzog slams Europe: 'Why are you so naive? You’re next' as he urges action on Iran

Israeli president says campaign protects Europe, criticizes UK and EU for inaction and calls Iran a 'rogue state'; also signals regime change is an unofficial goal of the war

Daniel Edelson, New York | 03.26.26

Is Europe ready for a battle with Tehran?

Iran’s indirect retaliation could blend cyber sabotage, arson, and proxy hits on soft targets like energy grids, Jewish sites, and dissidents—alongside an ongoing missile threat

Giorgia Valente / The Media Line | 03.25.26

Belgian army deployed to guard Jewish neighborhoods in Antwerp amid rising antisemitic attacks

Troops stationed at synagogues and schools after attacks across Europe; residents say presence boosts security after weeks of growing fear

Itamar Eichner | 03.23.26