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EU staff urge sanctions on Israel over Gaza crisis, warn against 'silence as complicity'

In a letter to EU leaders, 1,300 staff members called for immediate sanctions on Israel, suspension of research cooperation, and targeting senior officials over Gaza aid restrictions, warning of a looming humanitarian collapse

Itamar Eichner | 08.06.25

פגישת ישראל כ"ץ עם טניה פאיון שרת החוץ של סלובניה

Slovenia is first EU member state to ban weapons trade with Israel

The country to ban the import, export and transit of weapons to and from Israel, the government says in a statement, adding it is moving ahead while others in the bloc are unable to adopt concrete measures; 'We don't buy a pin from them,' Israeli official says

AFP | 07.31.25

Jewish leaders urge EU to act after Belgian police raid on mohels’ homes

European Jewish Association launches emergency campaign to defend ritual circumcision, warning that criminal proceedings against mohels in Belgium mark serious violation of religious freedom and could set dangerous precedent across continent

Itamar Eichner | 07.16.25

EU sets deadline to reinstate sanctions on Iran over nuclear program

Thre 2015 nuclear deal allows France, Britain and Germany to reimpose sanctions Iran if it violates nuclear commitments; move by the E3 is seen as an attempt to reassert Europe’s role in shaping nuclear policy

ynet, News Agencies | 07.16.25

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EU, Israel reportedly reach agreement to increase aid entering Gaza

Accord negotiated by the EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas will also allow for the reopening of several aid routes, officials say

Reuters | 07.10.25

From sanctions to embargo: The options Europe is considering against Israel

EU weighs limited diplomatic responses to Gaza war as Spain, Ireland and Slovenia push for sanctions—but consensus remains elusive amid strong opposition from key member states

Itamar Eichner | 07.05.25

European initiative to impose sanctions on Israel sucessfully blocked

These are the countries that voted in favor of sanctioning Israel for the ongoing war in Gaza

Itamar Eichner | 06.23.25

קאיה קאלאס - הנציגה העליונה של האיחוד האירופי לענייני חוץ ומדיניות ביטחון

EU foreign ministers to debate report suggesting sanctions on Israel, but action unlikely for now

Confidential EU report cites possible violations of international law by Israel in Gaza and West Bank, but opposition from key allies like Germany and the Czech Republic expected to stall any immediate push for sanctions

Itamar Eichner | 06.21.25

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

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