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EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel

New sanctions against Islamic Republic would target companies involved in production of drones and missiles; Italy supports also sanctioning arms suppliers linked to attacks on ships in Red Sea

Reuters | 04.18.24

Spain to recognize Palestinian statehood by July, leader says - reports

Sanchez says expects events to unfold in the conflict ahead of the European Parliament elections in early June adding he believes there would soon be a 'critical mass' within EU to push several member states to adopt the same position

Reuters | 04.02.24

המתקן בנתנז, רפאל גרוסי ראש סבא"א, נשיא איראן איברהים ראיסי

West concerned over Iranian nuclear bomb in IAEA meeting

American and European representatives fail to launch coordinated move amid Iranian attempts to achieve a nuclear warhead amid turmoil in Middle East

Ynet | 03.10.24

Products marketed in Europe can be imported to Israel based on European or European-approved standards

Israel's Knesset approves move to adopt EU import standards

The bill will allow products marketed in Europe to be imported to Israel based solely on the importer's declaration, relying on European or European-approved standards

Meirav Crystal | 03.01.24

European Jewish leaders hold emergency meeting amid rising antisemitism

Forty leaders of European Jewish communities seek to create framework to combat rising hate and violent incidents

Itamar Eichner | 02.28.24

Religious slaughter still banned in 2 Belgium provinces, top EU human rights court rules

The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg rejects petition filed by Jewish, Muslim communities in Belgium against the ban on kosher and halal slaughter in Wallonia and Flanders provinces, rules that ban does not infringe on religious freedom

Itamar Eichner | 02.15.24

After U.S., the EU pushes for sanctions on Israeli settlers while two countries veto

The European Union promotes punishment against violent settlers, and needs unanimous agreement to pass the sanctions; Israel fears that Czech Republic and Hungary veto won't last and the two will succumb to international pressure

Itamar Eichner | 02.11.24

EU, UK warn of humanitarian catastrophe in Israeli assault on Rafah

Borrell, Cameron, German Foreign Minister Baerbock take to X to voice grave concern while Egypt, Qatar and Saudi Arabia warn or repercussions should Israel begin an offensive on the Strip's southern most city

Ynet, Agencies | 02.11.24

הנציב הכללי של סוכנות הסעד אונר"א פיליפ לזאריני

UNRWA to probe claims employees took part in Hamas' October 7 attack

United Nations agency says 'severed ties' with 12 employees suspected of participating in Hamas' massacre; US pauses funding following allegations

Ynet, News Agencies | 01.26.24

EU's Borrell says Israel financed Hamas to weaken Palestinian Authority

After imposing new sanctions on several Hamas officials, the EU's foreign policy chief alleges Israel financed Hamas when allowing Qatari funds to enter Gaza

Einav Halabi | 01.19.24

EU leaders to call for 'humanitarian corridors and pauses' to get aid into Gaza

Council expresses grave concern deteriorating humanitarian situation calls for immediate unhindered aid to be allowed into strip

Agencies | 10.26.23

Western leaders stand by Israel amid Hamas attack

Messages from the US and European nations echo support and condemnation following the unexpected attack initiated by Hamas

Itamar Eichner, News Agencies | 10.07.23

Meta pushing WhatsApp update allowing cross-platform messaging

Fresh feature appears in WhatsApp's latest beta version and, while still not active, is expected to become functional in the near future following new EU law

Yuval Mann | 09.12.23

אבו מאזן נואם באירוע 75 שנים לנכבה של האו"ם

European Union condemns Mahmoud Abbas for 'fueling antisemitism'

In rare censure, the EU strongly opposes the words of Palestinian Authority president, who told his Fatah Party's Revolutionary Council that Hitler fought the Jews because they were money lenders: 'Such historical distortions can only worsen tensions in the region'

Itamar Eichner | 09.07.23

יוהאן פלודרוס איש שירות החוץ של האיחוד האירופי שנעצר ב איראן באפריל 2022

EU: Swedish official has been held in Iran for over 500 days

European Union's Foreign Minister Josep Borrell confirms Johan Floderus, a European diplomat, is being held in Teheran, says efforts are being made to push Iranian authorities to release the Swedish citizen

Ynetnews | 09.05.23