Iyar 7, 5778, 4/22/2018
EU Parliament EU Parliamentarians visit Foreign Affairs and Defense CommitteeEU parliamentarians visited the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee and heard security analysis from committee head Avi Dichter. Belgian newspaper urges condemnation of Abbas 'blood libel'Jewish newspaper from Belgium urging European leaders to condemn PA chairman's accusation that rabbis poisoned Palestinian wells. Brexit leader Farage in EU parliament: You're not laughing nowLeader of UK Independence Party Nigel Farage spoke at emergency sitting in EU parliament; explains why the UK didn't stay. EU Parliament Recognizes Armenian GenocideFollowing Pope Francis's lead, EU lawmakers vote overwhelmingly to recognize genocide in move likely to trigger Turkish anger. Belgium Remands Man Found With Chainsaw Near EU ParliamentBelgian judge orders 32-year-old Slovakian for another week, after he was found with a chainsaw and a gun outside EU Parliament. After French Win, Far-Right Marine Le Pen Seeks Power in BelgiumEurope still reeling from eurosceptic elections as controversial far-right leaders seek to gain power in embattled Belgium. German Jews shocked at far right's EU success'Anti-Semitism does not belong in Europe,' German leader warns, days after Belgium shooting. Geert Wilders Pushes for Euroskeptic AllianceControversial Dutch politician expresses hope for alliance with UKIP and FN - despite serious allegations of anti-Semitism. 'Ukraine's Jews Need to Be Protected Before It Joins EU'Finnish European Parliament Member calls on EU to hold Ukraine responsible for its treatment of Jews, other minorities. Heads of NGO Monitor Visit EU Parliament, Present FindingsHeads of NGO Monitor present new report on EU funding for anti-Israel organizations ahead of high-level meetings in Brussels. Bennett Demands Apology from EU Parliament President over 'Lies'Jewish Home head slams 'lies' uttered by EU parliament head Martin Schulz from Knesset podium, says he expects an apology. A Glimmer of Hope Amid the DarknessEuropean Jewish Congress holds landmark annual Holocaust memorial - and with it, provides hope for the future of European Jewry. European MPs: Why We Support IsraelThree members of the EU parliament tell Arutz Sheva why they stand with Israel. French Right Seeks Joint Campaign with WildersThe right-wing French party National Front seeks alliance with the Dutch Party for Freedom. 'Important to show that we do not stand alone.' EU Parliamentarian Calls for ‘Intifada’Irish EU rep faces criticism after suggesting that PA Arabs “rise up” against Israel. Samaria Jews, European MPs Find Common GroundSamaria Jewish leadership travels to Europe to appeal to the EU against anti-Israel boycott, EU funding for far-left groups. EU: No Conclusion on ‘Controversial’ Judea, Samaria BoycottEU Parliament President says there is “no final conclusion” on the “controversial” motion for an EU boycott of Judea, Samaria Israelis. EU Group Rejects Conditions, Cancels Trip to IranEuro MPs call off a planned to Iran after being told they cannot meet jailed critics of the regime. Iranian media blame the “Zionists.” EU Trip to Iran to Go Ahead Despite Israeli PressureThe European Union is going ahead with sending a "humanitarian" delegation to Iran, despite Israeli efforts to stop it. ‘Stop the Bomb’ Coalition Urges EU to Ditch Visit to IranThe Vienna-based European Stop the Bomb coalition joins Israel and asks EU legislators to cancel a planned visit to Iran. PA Furious at EU for Hosting ‘Terrorist’ Yesha LeaderA senior Yesha leader is a “terrorist” because he was hosted by the European Union Parliament, says the Palestinian Authority.European Parliamentarians Pleased with Mesika's Visit to the EUEuropean parliamentarians pleased with speech by the head of the Shomron Regional Council, reaffirm support for Israel.Shomron's Mesika Makes Historic Speech in EUGershon Mesika, head of the Shomron Regional Council, was a guest of honor at an official meeting of the EU Parliament in Brussels. |
