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European Parliament commemorates Roma Holocaust

For the first time, European Parliament includes Roma victims in Holocaust Remembrance Day event. Roma still suffer discrimination today.

European Parliament commemorates Roma Holocaust

Knesset Speaker to EU:

'Words aren't enough to stop anti-Semitism'

Knesset Speaker blasts European hypocrisy over anti-Semitism in speech at EU parliament. 'Anti-Semitism has no excuse.'

'Words aren't enough to stop anti-Semitism'

Watch: Memorial prayer recited at European Parliament

IDF Chief Cantor Shai Abramson sings 'Kel Malei Rahamim' prayer at international Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony in European Parliament.

Watch: Memorial prayer recited at European Parliament

EJC President warns Europe as Holocaust memory fades

WATCH: European Jewish leader warns Europe's immunization to anti-Semitism is ending as Holocaust memory fades.

EJC President warns Europe as Holocaust memory fades

EU questions Iranian lawmakers about Holocaust denial, terrorism

European Parliament grill Iranian visitors on regime's human rights abuses, spying on Jewish targets in Germany.

EU questions Iranian lawmakers about Holocaust denial, terrorism

Parliament members demand EU halt funding for BDS

In unprecedented move, 60 members of the European Parliament call on EU to end support of BDS, take stand against anti-Zionism.

Parliament members demand EU halt funding for BDS

Victory against terror in European Parliament

EP President declares that terror representatives and former terrorists will no longer be allowed to participate in parliamentary events.

Victory against terror in European Parliament

'Concerned that Jews feel insecure'

President of European Parliament hosts President of Conference of Rabbis of Europe on occasion of publication of new book he authored.

'Concerned that Jews feel insecure'

'My mission is to speak for Israel in Europe and the EU'

Branislav Škripek, a member of the European Parliament from Slovakia, stresses the European Parliament does not hate Israel.

'My mission is to speak for Israel in Europe and the EU'

WJC criticizes EU Parliament for hosting terrorist

WJC President Ronald S. Lauder blasts European Parliament for hosting convicted Palestinian Arab terrorist Leila Khaled.

WJC criticizes EU Parliament for hosting terrorist

European Parliament to host terrorists' relatives

European Parliament invites terrorists' family members to discuss 'situation of Palestinians prisoners in Israeli jails.'

European Parliament to host terrorists' relatives

European Parliament to host terror-linked NGO

EP to host on Thursday members of organization linked to terror group PFLP and supportive of BDS.

European Parliament to host terror-linked NGO

Saturday: Netanyahus walk, do not ride, to funeral in Germany

Netanyahus refuse to drive on the Sabbath during state funeral for Helmut Kohl.

Saturday: Netanyahus walk, do not ride, to funeral in Germany

Le Pen charged over misuse of funds

French far-right leader charged with allegedly misusing European Parliament funds to pay two parliamentary aides.

Le Pen charged over misuse of funds

'European Parliament lets BDS demonize Israel'

European Jewish Association lead rabbi slams European Parliament for keeping silent in the face of anti-Semitism.

'European Parliament lets BDS demonize Israel'

Israeli innovation celebrated at the European Parliament

European Parliament holds ‘Innovation across borders’ conference to highlight Israeli contributions to innovation and technology.

Israeli innovation celebrated at the European Parliament

Jerusalem reunification celebrated at European parliament

European Coalition for Israel screens new documentary on Jerusalem in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Jerusalem reunification celebrated at European parliament

EU Parliament votes to adopt working definition of anti-Semitism

EU calls on member states to apply working definition of anti-Semitism of he the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.

EU Parliament votes to adopt working definition of anti-Semitism

'The EP must adopt working definition of anti-Semitism'

European Jewish Congress: “Those who seek to confound methods to combat anti-Semitism must be called out for what they are.'

'The EP must adopt working definition of anti-Semitism'

For the first time

Judea and Samaria lobby in the European Parliament

'Friends of Judea and Samaria in the European Parliament' gets to work.

Judea and Samaria lobby in the European Parliament

'Shining Souls': Heroes of humanity during the Holocaust

A moving exhibition opens at the European Parliament for International Holocaust Remembrance day.

'Shining Souls': Heroes of humanity during the Holocaust

'Europe must learn from Israel to defeat terror'

Zionist Union MK warns of 'existential threat' as terror groups take advantage of flood of refugees into Europe.

'Europe must learn from Israel to defeat terror'

AJC: Condemn Iran for human rights abuse, Holocaust denial

AJC urges members of European Parliament to condemn Iran's human rights abuse, Holocaust denial.

AJC: Condemn Iran for human rights abuse, Holocaust denial

EU parliament members go after Judea & Samaria athletes

66 members of EU parliament send letter to FIFA President demanding that clubs stop operations in Judea & Samaria or be banned from IFA.

EU parliament members go after Judea & Samaria athletes

European MPs ask FIFA to ban Israeli 'settlement' clubs

66 members of the European Parliament sign letter asking FIFA President to prevent clubs from Judea and Samaria from playing.

European MPs ask FIFA to ban Israeli 'settlement' clubs

Danon: European applause killed Hallel-Yaffa Ariel

Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon blames the European Parliament for encouraging Palestinian terrorism.

Danon: European applause killed Hallel-Yaffa Ariel

Abbas's blood libel 'a reminder why we have no lasting peace’

Jewish leaders respond to PA President Mahmoud Abbas’ speech to the European Parliament.

Abbas's blood libel 'a reminder why we have no lasting peace’

Rivlin: French initiative suffers from 'fundamental faults'

President Rivlin speaks to European Parliament, says the current conditions are not right for peace talks.

Rivlin: French initiative suffers from 'fundamental faults'

Outrage after European parliamentarian compares Jews to 'rash'

EJC calls for retribution after convicted terrorist and British MEP Martina Anderson makes the comment in European Parliament.

Outrage after European parliamentarian compares Jews to 'rash'

Swedish journalist-turned-politican defends Israel in EU

Former journalist hopes his Scandinavian homeland will better understand Israel's difficult position.

Swedish journalist-turned-politican defends Israel in EU

Watch: Zionist 'joins' radical leftist tour

Lev Haolam director infiltrates Breaking the Silence tour of central Hevron, and sets participants straight in several languages.

Watch: Zionist 'joins' radical leftist tour

Jews fear as neo-Nazis gain support in Europe

Jewish leaders express deep concern about growing support for neo-Nazi parties in European parliaments.

Jews fear as neo-Nazis gain support in Europe

EU MP: Labeling decision 'a mistake'

Fulvio Martuscello, an EU Parliament member, admits mistake in labeling Jewish products from Judea, Samaria, and the Golan.

EU MP: Labeling decision 'a mistake'

Watch: European Parliamentarians slam boycott in Samaria

In EU delegation to Samaria, UK legislator speaks out for Jewish housing need, joins Czech MEP condemning 'foolish' boycott.

Watch: European Parliamentarians slam boycott in Samaria

EU votes to drop charges against Edward Snowden

European parliament passes non-binding resolution to recognize Snowden as 'human rights defender'; US unmoved.

EU votes to drop charges against Edward Snowden

Jailed Saudi blogger wins EU human rights prize

Raif Badawi, imprisoned in 2012 for 'insulting Islam,' awarded European Parliament's prestigious Sakharov Prize.

Jailed Saudi blogger wins EU human rights prize

'Europe's 1930s Jew Hatred Raised its Ugly Head Again'

Minister Akunis responds to EU official announcing 'settlement' labeling soon as next week, warns 'the Europeans haven't learned a thing.'

'Europe's 1930s Jew Hatred Raised its Ugly Head Again'

'EU Vote Will Bring Palestinians to Europe'

Efrat Local Council Head Revivi warns marking products from 'settlements' will cause mass layoffs of Arab workers.

'EU Vote Will Bring Palestinians to Europe'

Netanyahu: Nazis Also Labeled Jewish Products

'The root of the conflict is not the territories, and the root of the conflict is not the settlements,' Netanyahu fires after EP decision.

Netanyahu: Nazis Also Labeled Jewish Products

MK Lapid: Does the EU Want Us to Hand Golan to ISIS?

Yesh Atid chairman notes the hypocrisy in marking Golan as 'occupied territory' when Syria is in the hands of Islamists.

MK Lapid: Does the EU Want Us to Hand Golan to ISIS?

EP Decides to Label Golan, Judea and Samaria Products

European Parliament voted by large majority to differentiate between pre-1967 Israel and 'occupied Palestinian territories.'

EP Decides to Label Golan, Judea and Samaria Products

European Parliament Sees No Need for Jewish State?

EP rejects amendment calling for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations to be based on two-state principle.

European Parliament Sees No Need for Jewish State?

Anti-Semitic Polish Politician May Be Headed to Jail

MEP Korwin-Mikke, who gave a Nazi salute during European Parliament, may be guilty of violating ban on incitement to racial hatred.

Anti-Semitic Polish Politician May Be Headed to Jail

European Leaders on 'Anti-Semitism and the Jewish Problem'

'Lack of education' is the major cause of European anti-Semitism, says one politician, while another says "more dialogue" is needed.

European Leaders on 'Anti-Semitism and the Jewish Problem'

'Scandalous' Polish Politican Gives Parliamentarians Nazi Salute

A Polish politician stood up in the European Parliament and gave a Nazi salute, in protest over a German proposal.

'Scandalous' Polish Politican Gives Parliamentarians Nazi Salute

EU President 'Understands' Turkey's Anger on Genocide Vote

Martin Schulz reportedly tells Turkey he understands its reaction to the EU calling the mass killing of Armenians a genocide.

EU President 'Understands' Turkey's Anger on Genocide Vote

European Parliament Pres.: 'Shame' on Europe for Anti-Semitism

Schulz says post-Holocaust Germany must guarantee 'the security of Israel,' condemns reality in which synagogues need protection again.

European Parliament Pres.: 'Shame' on Europe for Anti-Semitism

Liberman: EU Pressure on Israel Undermines Peace

FM slams EU's unilateral moves to remove Hamas from terror blacklist, recognize 'Palestine.' Liberman: they should pressure the PA.

Liberman: EU Pressure on Israel Undermines Peace

EU Lawmakers Soften Motion on Recognition of 'Palestine'

EU lawmakers stop short of proposing a motion urging recognition of “Palestine”, settle on calling for resumption of peace talks.

EU Lawmakers Soften Motion on Recognition of 'Palestine'

Leftist Israeli Authors Urge 'Palestine' Recognition

Far-left Israeli activists, former politicians pen letter to Belgian Parliament Sunday calling to recognize 'Palestine.'

Leftist Israeli Authors Urge 'Palestine' Recognition

Israel Fears EU Parliament Will Recognize 'Palestine'

EU Parliament to vote Thursday to recognize Palestinian state. Israeli ambassador warns if yes, Israel will view EU vote as anti-Israeli.

Israel Fears EU Parliament Will Recognize 'Palestine'

Determined to Make Israel's Voice Heard

Determined to Make Israel's Voice Heard

Anti-EU European Parliament Group Gaining Ground

European Conservatives and Reformists posed to be third largest Parliament group, after Belgian Flemish separatist party joins.

Anti-EU European Parliament Group Gaining Ground

Britan's Eurosceptic Leader Farage Forms Parliament Group

Far-right group makes landmark gains in EU parliament after garnering international support.

Britan's Eurosceptic Leader Farage Forms Parliament Group

Belgium Shooting Done By Hezbollah?

Belgium examining multiple theories - link to IDF withdrawal from Lebanon, 'copycat' attack, and point-blank anti-Semitism.

Belgium Shooting Done By Hezbollah?

Far-Right 'Earthquake' in French Euro Vote

National Front taking 24-25% of the popular vote and around a third of France's 74 seats in the European Parliament.

Far-Right 'Earthquake' in French Euro Vote

Politician Withdraws Candidacy Over Anti-Semitic Video

Czech politician and European Parliamentary candidate forced to withdraw from race over Nazi slurs, songs in YouTube video.

Politician Withdraws Candidacy Over Anti-Semitic Video

The Future of Europe

The Future of Europe

MK to Schulz: Temple Mount Proves This Land Is Ours

MK Levi, former Jerusalem police chief, speaks after European Parliament head, 'archaeology in Temple Mount proves land ours.'

MK to Schulz: Temple Mount Proves This Land Is Ours

You Were Wrong About Gaza, Edelstein Tells Schulz

Knesset Speaker explains to the president of the European Parliament that he had been mistaken in the "facts" he presented.

You Were Wrong About Gaza, Edelstein Tells Schulz