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קאיה קאלאס קלאס בדרך להיות ראש ממשלת אסטוניה

This is the woman who will replace the EU's Israel-hostile foreign minister

The largest faction in the European Parliament selected Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas to replace Josep Borrell, a prominent anti-Israel figure in the EU since October 7; Kallas supports a two-state solution, but has also emphasized Israel's right to self-defense

Zeev Avrahami, Itamar Eichner | 06.26.24

Cyprus probes Lebanese' ties to Hezbollah, aids Israel, US, report

Nicosia government prepares list of Iranians, Lebanese and Syrian nationals after Hezbollah leader threatens island along with UK, US and Israeli interests; threats against a members state is a threat against EU, Brussels says

Lior Ben Ari, Reuters | 06.20.24

EU's top diplomat obsessed with Israel: a policy fixation

As antisemitism surges in Europe, Ukraine collapses under Putin's aggression and far-right gains ground across continent, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell seems preoccupied with only one issue: Israel and its war against Hamas; until his term ends in October, Borrell expected to continue using his position to hinder Jerusalem's efforts

Itamar Eichner | 06.10.24

Anti-Israel 'hazing' planned by European Union foreign minister: 'The move will backfire on him'

Josep Borrell summoned Foreign Minister Israel Katz to a meeting of the council responsible for EU-Israel relations - in the shadow of the demand by countries such as Spain and Ireland to sanction Israel over its Rafah operation; Israeli officials call it 'delusional move'

Itamar Eichner | 06.06.24

Slovenia's government recognises Palestinian state

Slovenian parliament must also approve the government's decision in the coming days; move is part of a wider effort by countries to coordinate pressure on Israel to end the war in Gaza; Israel condemned the decision calling it a reward to Hamas

Reuters | 05.30.24

Why is Spain cultivating anti-Israel tendencies?

Israeli officials say Spanish anti-Israel action had grown to worrying degrees since October 7, with local leaders recognizing a Palestinian state and calling for sanctions against Jerusalem

Itamar Eichner | 05.29.24

EU to pressure Israel to align with ICJ ruling on Rafah operation

Representatives of EU member states say World Court's ruling 'binding' and add no Israeli hostages will be released if people 'have to shelter in tents'

News Agencies | 05.27.24

Spain, Ireland to recognize Palestinian state on May 21, EU's Borrell says

Spanish PM says agreed with Ireland, Slovenia, Malta counterparts on May 21 step on path to a Palestinian state alongside Israel; says 2-state solution essential for lasting peace

Reuters | 05.10.24

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

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