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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

EU says following Israel 'with concern' after legislation

For the first time since the Kensset's approval of the bill curbing the reasonableness clause, the EU says its relations with Israel are based on 'shared values' and calls to reach a wide consensus

Itamar Eichner | 07.26.23

EU Hearing on the Inter-parliamentary Taskforce on Combating Antisemitism

Social media platforms refuse to state blatantly antisemitic content is against hate speech policies

Legislators from around the world grilled social media platforms on their antisemitism standards during a hearing in the EU Parliament in Brussels; YouTube, Twitter and Meta refuse to acknowledge 'Jews are all white supremacists who support apartheid' is antisemitic, arguing the statement 'needs context'

Emily Schrader, Brussels | 06.29.23

EU Envoy for Combating Antisemitism Katharina Von Schnurbein

‘Internet is number one entry door for antisemitism in our living rooms,’ says EU antisemitism czar

At a time of rising antisemitism in Europe, thanks in part to new and developing digital tools, Ynetnews sits down with Katharina von Schnurbein, EU’s Coordinator on Combating Antisemitism and Fostering Jewish Life, after her visit to Israel

Emily Schrader | 06.26.23

מתנחלים עלו לאביתר בעקבות הפיגוע ליד עלי

Settlers flood Evyatar outpost: Not afraid of pressure from the US - 'We're here to stay'

Thousands gather at the illegal outpost following terror attack in which four people were killed, and say they believe the government won't act to evacuate them despite potential pressure from Palestinians and on the international stage

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.22.23

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