EU Sanctions

'Sanctiongate'

EU Denies it Planned Sanctions Against Israel

Mogherini: EU document proposing sanctions for 'settlement building' was only a 'hypothesis', still 'deplores' construction.

Lieberman: EU went Halfway on Hizbullah

"As is their habit the Europeans contented themselves with going only half way, and reaching a partial and unsatisfactory decision”

Dep. Min. Elkin: Time to Stop All Gestures to PA

De facto foreign minister hints EU projects with Palestinians are in danger because of EU sanctions.

Burgas Anniversary: Bulgaria Urges EU to Blacklist Hizbullah

Bulgaria marks anniversary of Burgas attack, calls for EU sanctions on Hizbullah. Lebanon issues opposite call

31 MKs Tell PM: Answer EU Boycott by Building

MKs call on Netanyahu to end the de facto freeze on construction in Judea and Samaria

Israel: EU Attacks Us Because We're Small

High ranking official says EU directive against Golan, Judea and Samaria is a disproportionate attack on Jewish state.

MK Ben-Dahan: Stop EU’s Pro-PA Endeavors

MK Ben-Dahan slams EU report on settlements, suggests Israel respond by stopping Europe’s pro-PA building in Judea and Samaria.

Switzerland Adopts New Sanctions against Syria

Switzerland adds 28 names to its existing list of supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, freezing their assets.

‘Stop the Bomb’ Coalition Urges EU to Ditch Visit to Iran

The Vienna-based European Stop the Bomb coalition joins Israel and asks EU legislators to cancel a planned visit to Iran.

Iran Angry over Shutdown of its Satellite Channels

Decision to shut down 19 Eutelsat channels draws Tehran's ire. Netanyahu commends new EU sanctions.

Cameron Urges Israel Not to Strike Iran

British Prime Minister David Cameron urges Israel not to launch a military attack on Iran, says sanctions should be given time to work.

EU Exploring New Sanctions on Iran

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle says there is a growing consensus for more EU sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program.

Netanyahu Hopes PA Officials 'Come to Their Senses'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says he hopes Palestinian Authority officials "come to their senses so we can move forward."

Netanyahu: EU Embargo ‘Step in Right Direction’

Prime Minister Netanyahu had cautious praise for the EU Monday, calling its decision to embargo Iranian oil "a step in the right direction."

Russia Suspected of Sending Ammo to Assad

Russia last week managed to outsmart the EU sanctions against Syria and slipped a ship filled with bullets through to the port of Tartus.

Chinese, UK Oil Firms Shut Down Operations in Syria

Two foreign oil firms close their Syria operations in response to EU sanctions imposed on the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.