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EU considers targeted sanctions on Israel as France flip-flops on Palestinian recognition

With full suspension off the table, European diplomats explore alternative measures while tensions rise ahead of New York summit on two-state push, though UK pushing to pressure France

Itamar Eichner | 06.07.25

European Council president signals possible EU action against Israel over Gaza

EU officials warn a new review may find Israel violating human rights obligations amid Gaza war, potentially leading to downgraded trade ties and increased pressure from member states

Ynetnews | 06.06.25

Smotrich pressures Bank of Israel to support settlers under EU sanctions

Finance minister urges Bank of Israel to provide banking services to settlers under foreign sanctions, warning he may pursue legislation requiring banks to compensate affected customers

Gad Lior | 06.05.25

Dutch far-right leader, pro-Israel stalwart Geert Wilders quits government over immigration

Wilders, whose party topped 2023 vote but gave up the premiership, departs coalition due to frustration over inaction on Muslim immigration—a move likely to topple ruling bloc; he has previously criticized the government over its adversarial approach toward Israel

News agencies | 06.03.25

EU sports commissioner targets Israel: 'No place for countries that don’t act according to our values'

Glenn Micallef said countries that don't share EU values shouldn't take part in sporting events, calling sport a platform for peace and human rights amid calls to sanction Israel

Nadav Zenziper | 05.26.25

'How many times can we tell the Bibas story?': Israeli EU envoy says world tired of war

Haim Regev warns of dwindling European support for Israel amid France’s push for recognition of a Palestinian state, worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza and increasing public and diplomatic criticism of Israel

Daniel Bettini, Brussels | 05.22.25

EU to discuss suspension of trade agreement with Israel over Gaza war

Foreign Ministry official warns of growing global isolation, describing the diplomatic fallout as worse than a catastrophe; 'World has been seeing dead Palestinian children, flattened homes on TV since 2023 and they’ve had enough'

Reuters, Itamar Eichner | 05.20.25

France warns Israel over Gaza, floats possible EU sanctions

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot condemns Israel’s 'violence' in Gaza, calls for Palestinian statehood and joins UK, Canada in warning of sanctions

Itamar Eichner | 05.20.25

Israel pushes back as EU considers suspending trade ties

Jerusalem lobbying EU members to block move by Dutch foreign minister calling to review EU-Israel trade over human rights concerns, which requires unanimous approval from all 27 states

Itamar Eichner | 05.20.25

Israeli actions in Gaza 'go beyond proportionate self-defense', EU top diplomat says

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Israel has the right to self-defense but criticizes its ongoing military actions in Gaza; during visit to Israel last month, she called for 'proportionate military actions'

Itamar Eichner | 04.14.25

EU frustrated by Turkish warnings over Greece-Cyprus-Israel power cable, Cyprus says

EU irked over Turkish threats to block Greece-Cyprus-Israel power cable; Cyprus vows to defend project under international law

Associated Press | 04.11.25

Yad Vashem brings to life 5,000 Jewish communities lost in the Holocaust

The installation, a joint initiative between museum and EU, projects light, sound and animation onto the Valley of the Communities’ walls, telling story of more than 5,000 communities that existed before the Holocaust

Itamar Eichner | 04.02.25

'Can't negotiate with president who drinks Diet Coke': EU winemakers brace for Trump's 200% alcohol tariff

Wine sector in Europe has already been in decline for over a decade due to health-conscious consumer trends, rising energy costs, climate-related challenges and demographic shifts — particularly the growth of Muslim populations

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 04.02.25

EU top diplomat says during Israel visit that preventing nuclear Iran is 'main objective'

Kaja Kallas urges stronger action against Tehran and backs Gaza’s reconstruction without Hamas; reaffirms support for two-state solution and calls for democratic values to be upheld amid protests over government policy

Itamar Eichner | 03.25.25

ראש מפלגת העם השמרנית אוסטריה כריסטיאן שטוקר

Austrian government suspends family reunification for migrants amid security fears

Country's new coalition government cites overwhelmed schools and security risks after a fatal stabbing linked to an asylum seeker as the EU debates stricter deportation policies

News Agencies | 03.12.25