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EU states to push Israel sanctions after Orban election defeat

Several EU member states will reintroduce proposals for sanctions on Israel at a foreign ministers’ meeting in Luxembourg next week.

'Future as good neighbors'

World welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

European Commission President welcomes 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, calling it a relief after heavy loss of life. Germany and the UN call for long-term regional peace through Hezbollah’s disarmament.

A vote for survival:

European Jewish leaders support protected status

'When it becomes normal that Jews are attacked in the streets, that communities live behind security barriers, and when students are forced to hide their identity, it’s time for a new set of rules,' EJA Chairman Rabbi Menachem Margolin says.

Belgian prime minister's pledge to Jewish leaders

At a joint meeting the prime minister confirmed he will deliver the main speech at the annual memorial for the deportation of Jews during the Holocaust, to be held in Antwerp on May 6.

EU envoys in Israel honor Holocaust victims, warn of antisemitism

EU ambassadors in Israel honor Holocaust victims, highlight rising antisemitism, and reaffirm commitment to protecting Jewish life across Europe.

Historic upset in Hungarian elections

After about 50% of votes were counted, Péter Magyar's party is predicted to secure more than two-thirds of the seats in parliament, while Orbán's ruling party collapses.

EU urges Lebanon ceasefire; Sa'ar says it echoes Iran's position

EU Foreign Affairs Rep. criticizes Israeli strikes in Lebanon, while FM Sa'ar defends IDF precision and accuses the EU of echoing Iranian positions on Hezbollah and ceasefire terms.

Israel fires back

EU slams Israel’s death penalty bill

The EU strongly criticizes Israel for advancing a bill allowing the death penalty for terrorists, calling it a “grave step backward." Israel’s Foreign Ministry hit back, accusing the EU of blatant double standards.

Europe working toward a ceasefire with Iran

Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, says talks are underway to achieve a ceasefire with Iran.

Vehicle torched in Jewish neighborhood in Antwerp

An Islamist organization claimed responsibility and published a threatening statement in which it vowed to continue its actions 'until the liberation of Palestine.'

EU calls for moratorium on strikes in the Middle East

EU leaders call for a moratorium on attacks on energy and water facilities in the Middle East and press for maximum restraint.

Foreign Ministry

'EU willifully blind on Hezbollah's attacks against Israel'

Israel dismisses the EU's demand it end its military operations against Hezbollah while Hezbollah continues attacking Israel as "blind."

Seeks diplomatic solutions

EU urges US and Israel to end war with Iran

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Europe is consulting with regional powers for a diplomatic solution in Iran, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

World leaders condemn Iran attacks, call for diplomacy

Many world leaders reacted to the war with Iran. Numerous officials called for a return to diplomacy, while Gulf states condemned Iran's attacks against them.

Iran retaliates after EU blacklists IRGC

Iran designates EU member states’ navies and air forces as terrorist organizations in response to the EU’s decision to blacklist the IRGC.

Officially:

EU designates Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist organization

The European Union officially designates Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist organization. The decision includes financial sanctions and highlights ongoing tensions following Iran’s crackdown on protests.

Europe and China: Rereading Trump’s strategic posture

Europe's welfare states depend on American largesse, but Trump has his own ideas about what America should spend its money on. Opinion.

Report:

Alexei Navalny was assassinated with frog poison

European powers have issued a joint statement alleging that former Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned to death using a toxin commonly associated with poisonous frogs.

International outcry over Israel's new Judea and Samaria measures

Britain, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the EU condemn Israel’s decision to expand control over Judea and Samaria, calling it a violation of international law.

Iran summons EU ambassadors after IRGC terror designation

Iran summons EU ambassadors after the bloc designated the IRGC a terror group, warns of reciprocal action.

Vandalism at Lubavitch school in Paris

Unknown individuals vandalized a Jewish educational institution in Paris. Police have opened an investigation amid a rise in antisemitic incidents in France.

Pahlavi praises EU terror listing of IRGC, calls for more action

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi welcomes the EU's designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization, saying it sends a message the regime has no legitimacy.

EU designates IRGC as terror organization

The European Union announced the designation of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terror group, alongside new sanctions over protest repression and abuses.

EU open to Trump’s Peace Board - if limited to Gaza

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Europe could work with Trump’s new Peace Board if it is limited to Gaza.

EU moves to expand drone, missile tech ban on Iran

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announces plans to expand drone and missile tech export bans on Iran as the regime’s crackdown leaves thousands dead.

Israeli singer removes 'Israel' from poster

Singer Itay Levy struck the word Israel from his promotional posters for a concert in France following online threats.

As death toll soars

EU to propose new sanctions against Iran

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen condemns Iran’s rising protest death toll as “horrifying" and says new sanctions will be proposed swiftly.

Due to EU sanctions

Israeli detained while en route to Uman

A resident of the Binyamin Region spent nearly a week in a Romanian airport after being notified that he was subject to EU sanctions.

EU slams Israel:

Somali territorial integrity key to peace and stability

European Union condemns Israel's recognition of Somaliland, urges 'meaningful dialogue' between Somalia and Somaliland to 'resolve long standing differences.'

EU official:

'No place for the poison of antisemitism'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen lights Hanukkah candles in Brussels, condemns rising antisemitism across Europe and unveils plan to protect Jews after deadly Sydney terror attack.

EU Parliament hosts conference on academia against Israel

The European Parliament hosted a high-level conference on 'Facing the Academic Front Against Israel' to address the alarming rise of antisemitism and anti-Israel hostility within the academic sphere across Europe.

Fraud investigation

Former top EU diplomat Mogherini arrested

Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini arrested in Brussels as police raid EU offices and the College of Europe in a fraud probe over €650,000 contracts to train junior diplomats.

Attempted murder of Arab principal against Hamas in Berlin

Hudaifa al-Mashhadani, a school principal and secretary-general of the German-Arab Council in Berlin, described how he was violently pushed toward a moving train.

Urges respect for ceasefire

EU condemns Israeli strikes on Hezbollah

The EU condemns Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, urges ceasefire compliance. Israel says the attacks aim to prevent the terrorist group from rebuilding its military infrastructure.

Belgium suspected to be hiding October 7th terrorist

An investigation by JID reveals that a Hamas militant filmed taking part in the October 7 massacre is living in Brussels and leading a normal life. A request for his arrest has been submitted to the police.

Ramming In France:

Driver yelled Allahu Akbar during arrest

A man deliberately rammed his car into pedestrians and cyclists on the Ile d’Oléron, an island off France’s west coast, injuring 10 people on Wednesday morning, several of them critically.

Special interview

How Hungary stands against the anti-Israel tide in Europe

Miklós Szánthó, Director General of the Center for Fundamental Rights in Hungary, spoke to Arutz Sheva - Israel National News at the International Pro-Israel Summit in Budapest about Hungary's continued pro-Israel stance in an increasingly anti-Israel EU.

Europe eyes role in Trump-led Gaza reconstruction

EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas says Europe wants a role in Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace,” stressing the bloc should be “a player, not just a payer” in post-war reconstruction efforts.

After attack on Dutch ship

Netherlands demands EU sanctions on Houthis

Following a Houthi missile strike on Dutch ship Minervagracht, the Netherlands urges EU to label the Iran-backed group a terrorist entity.

Ignoring deadly attack

EU condemns Israeli closure of Allenby Crossing

EU criticizes Israel for closing border crossing after deadly terror attack; Israel slams statement as biased, stressing aid continues and security must come first.

EU proposes suspending trade agreement with Israel

The European Commission proposes suspension of trade concessions with Israel and sanctions on 'extremist' ministers of the Israeli government and 'violent settlers.'

Herzog

'Europe turning its back on Israel hurts Europe'

President Isaac Herzog today spoke at an event hosted by German Ambassador to Israel, Steffen Seibert, ahead of German Unity Day.

'Empowering terrorist organization'

Sa’ar’s sharp letter to Ursula von der Leyen

The Foreign Minister sent a sharp letter to Ursula von der Leyen, warning that a European trade suspension with Israel would be a moral offense that has never been taken against any other country.

Jews considering leaving Belgium due to rising antisemitism

An international conference against antisemitism focused on the spread of antisemitism within the judiciary, the media, politics and education.

EU advances measures against Israel

The European Union is presenting measures against Israel, including suspending bilateral assistance, imposing sanctions on ministers, and establishing a mechanism for Gaza reconstruction.

EU top diplomat 'not optimistic' EU will act against Israel

EU foreign ministers meet in Denmark to discuss sanctions on Israel over Gaza, but deep divisions stall action.

Why Europe pretends the Two-State Solution still exists

Europe prolongs the very conflict it claims to oppose. Opinion.

EU, UK, Germany lash out at E1 housing expansion plan

The EU, UK, and Germany condemn Israel’s plan to build thousands of housing units in the E1 area near Ma'ale Adumim, claiming it breaches international law and threatens the two-state solution.

Despite Embargo:

Elbit secures billion-dollar weapons deal in Europe

Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems announced on Wednesday that it has signed a major defense contract worth approximately \$1.635 billion with a European country.

Minister Chikli

'EU foreign ministers defend terror-supporting organizations'

Diaspora Affairs Ministry clarifies: Israel supports genuine humanitarian work but will not permit hostile actors or terror-affiliated bodies to operate under the guise of humanitarianism

EU condemns Gaza strike that killed Al Jazeera journalists

EU condemns the deaths of five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza, urging Israel to provide evidence for its claims that they were Hamas terrorists.

Due to Gaza conflict

Slovenia bans all weapons trade with Israel

Slovenia becomes the first EU country to ban all weapons trade with Israel, citing the Gaza conflict.

Europe gives Iran August deadline for 'snapback' sanctions

The EU is moving to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran with an August 29 deadline for nuclear progress. This action could trigger a full "snapback" of sanctions by October 15.

Anti-Israel initiative thwarted in Europe

Israel has successfully blocked efforts by several European countries to impose sanctions and harm EU agreements, with Foreign Minister Gidon Saar leading intense diplomatic efforts.

EU:

'Good signs on Gaza aid, more improvement needed'

The EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, says aid to Gaza is showing "good signs" but more is needed.

EU criticizes US sanctions on anti-Israel UN official

European Union criticizes the US for sanctioning Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, known for her anti-Israel stance.

Top diplomat:

'EU seeks Gaza improvement, not Israeli punishment'

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the EU is actively exploring diplomatic and economic measures against Israel to alleviate the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, but claims the goal is not to punish Israel.

How Islam will subjugate Europe

Allowing uncontrolled free speech when your enemies make use of it to advance your destruction is the epitome of idiocy. Are we witnessing the dumming down of Europe? Opinion.

EU, Israel reach agreement to improve Gaza humanitarian situation

Agreement between Israel and EU includes measures to increase aid shipments to Gaza and open additional crossings; Hamas demands funds for Gaza’s reconstruction as part of ceasefire guarantees.

Slovakia vows to oppose EU suspension of Israel ties

Foreign Minister Sa’ar, who is on an official visit to Slovakia, thanked Blanár for his hospitality and welcomed the opportunity to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.