EU

Burying the Hatchet

Bennett and Schulz Meet, Put Knesset Storm Behind Them

Economics Minister, EU Parliament head meet one week after ruckus over Knesset speech. Bennett pushes back against boycott efforts.

EU Gives OPCW Money to Destroy Syria's Chemicals

EU signs over 12 million euros to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Analysis: Prospects for Future EU Sanctions of Israel

EU Head: European Union Won’t Boycott Israel

EU Parliament head says there will be no boycott of Israel.

EU Deports 70% of its Illegal Immigrants

The EU, which has slammed Israel over staged infiltrator protests, is guilty of deporting 70% of its own infiltrators.

EU: Israel will Face 'Increasing Isolation' if Talks Fail

EU Ambassador to Israel Lars Faaborg-Andersen threatens Israel with 'isolation' if talks fail.

A Glimmer of Hope Amid the Darkness

European Jewish Congress holds landmark annual Holocaust memorial - and with it, provides hope for the future of European Jewry.

Kiev: Opposition Turns Down Power-Sharing Agreement

Opposition leaders reject an offer of government posts from Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych as protests continue.

Officials: Livni Playing into the Hands of Boycott Threats

By claiming Israel faces a boycott by the EU,Tzippy Livni is playing into the hands of a small minority, the Foreign Ministry said

Dept. Foreign Minister Tells EU Envoy to End 'Double-Standards'

In meeting with EU Ambassador, Elkin gives documents showing PA incitement and EU hypocrisy in different conflict zones.

Violence Rages in Ukraine for Second Straight Day

Protests explode as Ukrainian parliament moves to restrict freedom of expression. President Yanukovych now willing to talk.

French Presidential Aide Meets Hezbollah Official

French presidential aide holds talks in Beirut with a Hezbollah official, months after the EU blacklisted the group's "military wing".

Liberman Calls on EU Envoys to Explain Pro-Palestinian Bias

Following EU call on Israel to explain building in Judea and Samaria, Israel fires back with its own demands for an explanation.

Labor MK: 'Netanyahu Waging War on the World'

MK Nahman Shai slams Prime Minister Friday for protecting Israel's right to build, keep Judea and Samaria.

EU-Funded NGO Dehumanizes Jews on PA TV

PMW reveals broadcast calling Jews 'crows, rats, foreigners' in Jerusalem, city of 'Arabic and Palestinians.' Funded by EU, World Bank.

Report: Netanyahu to Begin Building Freeze in Judea and Samaria

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu allegedly slated to cave in to international pressure, freeze marketing and construction plans.

Erekat: Palestinian Authority Ready for 12-Month Interim Deal

PLO official claims PA ready for interim deal. The catch: meeting the PA's demands on a number of key issues.

EU Envoy: There's Growing Support for Labeling Initiative

The outgoing EU envoy to the Middle East says there is growing support among the 28 member states for labeling "settlement" products.

EU Dangles 'Unprecedented' Aid Package for Israel-PA Deal

European Union offers a raft of financial, diplomatic incentives in pursuit of 'two-state solution'.

Expert: EU Uproar Over 'Settlements' Snowballing

Avi Primor, a former ambassador who is now a professor at Tel Aviv University, insists that boycott movement is a worsening trend.

Kerry in Moldova Supports Ukrainian 'Spring'

Kerry praises Moldova decision to shift from Russia towards EU, encourages Ukraine to listen to will of the people.

EU Threatens Action Against Israel and PA if Talks Fail

The EU, fed up with the lack of progress in peace talks, threatens to cut annual aid to PA and label "settlement" products.

Compromise With EU on 'Horizon 2020'

Compromise reached with EU lets Israel join scientific project. EU maintains boycott guidelines while Israel does not recognize precedent.

European Parliamentarian Laments 'Difficult' EU-Israel Relations

Fiorello Provera opposes EU guidelines banning cooperation with Israeli bodies in Judea, Samaria, Golan and Jerusalam.

EU Rejects Netanyahu's Compromise Attempt on Boycott

In urgent meeting with Ministers, Netanyahu instructs resumption of negotiations with EU to soften their boycott of Judea, Samaria.

Danish-Palestinian Poet and Critic of Islam Assaulted

Yahya Hassan, 18, suffers head injury after being attacked from behind. Poet critical of Muslims has received numerous death threats.

Le Pen Calls for Dissolving National Assembly as Hollande Tanks

French president polls at 20% approval, the lowest since 1958, while National Front leads in EU Parliament election poll.

Anti-Semitism Concerns Over New EU Right-Wing Alliance

Danish rightist party opposes new right-wing EU alliance formed by Geert Wilders and Marine Le Pen, cites Le Pen's perceived anti-Semitism.

EU MPs Urge: Rethink Ban on Israeli Funding

EU MPs urge Catherine Ashton to rescind proposed ban on trade with Israeli entities in Judea and Samaria, set for Jan 2014.

EU Ambassador Wants Cooperation with Israel

EU's new ambassador to Israel tells Science Minister Perry that he'd like Israel to work with the EU despite its boycotting guidelines.

'Don't Let Anti-Semites Define Hate'

MK calls on European Union to adopt 2004 "Working Definition on Anti-Semitism" to prevent anti-Semites from legitimizing hate.

Report: EU Diplomats Participating in PA Incitement Activities

EU diplomats have participated in the PA's popular resistance events, finds Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center.

'A Bad Deal is Worse than No Deal', Says Netanyahu

“A bad deal is worse than no deal" with Iran, Netanyahu tells a German newspaper as part of a series of interviews to European media.

Council of Europe: There's Nothing Illegal About Circumcision

Council of Europe head responds to President Shimon Peres's letter, assures him there's no law banning male circumcision.

EU Delegation will Clarify 'Settlement Boycott'

Delegation expected in Jerusalem on Tuesday, will explain "boycott" guidelines published in July.

Fabius: EU Guidelines May Need to be Re-examined

French Foreign Minister: The EU boycott may have created a new legal situation that EU leaders did not mean to create.

EU to 'Urgently Review' Ties with Egypt

As death toll continues to mount, the European Union warns of 'unpredictable consequences.'

Ashton Asks EU to Agree on 'Measures' Against Egypt

The European Union's top diplomat asks the 28-nation bloc to agree "appropriate measures" in response to violence in Egypt.

Israel May Shun Key EU Project Because of Boycott

Israel says it may shun the EU's "Horizon 2020" because of the guidelines which boycott entities operating beyond the Green Line.

World Criticizes Israel Over New Construction

The United States, Russia, Europe and the UN all slammed Israel over its plans to build new homes in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.

Peres Politely Asks Europe to Step Out of Mideast Affairs

President Peres politely suggested the EU step out of Mideastern affairs while talks are on between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

Unlike EU, Gulf States to Sanction All of Hizbullah

Gulf states to impose sanctions against Hizbullah that will see all arms of the group being labelled as a terrorist organization.

Nasrallah: Blacklist the IDF, Not Hizbullah

Hizbullah leader says that Europe should blacklist Israel's "military wing" as a terrorist organization.

EU's Ashton Adds to 'Settlement' Discrimination

EU foreign policy chief pushes introduction of guidelines to label products made by Jews in Judea and Samaria

Yaalon Welcomes EU Blacklist of Hizbullah

"Hizbullah is a dangerous and reckless terrorist organization," points out Defense Minister in reaction to EU ban.

Hizbullah on EU Blacklist: It's All Israel's Fault

Hizbullah accuses Europe of bowing to Israeli demands in blacklisting its so-called “military wing.”

The EU Cannot be Both Judge and Jury

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

Sources: EU's Yesha Sanctions Could Boomerang

The European Union is not the only one that can impose sanctions, Israeli officials said. Israel may have to pull out of a major EU project

Gulf States Pursue Collective Ban on Hizbullah

Noose tightens on Iranian-backed terror group as Gulf nations examine ways to implement regional ban

Ashton Proposal: Blacklist Only Hizbullah's 'Military Wing'

Catherine Ashton's initiative would blacklist Hizbullah’s so-called “military wing” while talking with its political faction.

Arutz Sheva Interview

Lapid: EU Boycott 'Bad Decision for Everyone Pro-Peace'

Finance Minister responds to EU boycott decision in an interview with Arutz Sheva

ADL: PA Got ‘Free Pass’ From EU

The Anti-Defamation League says the European Union gave the Palestinian Authority a 'free pass' with its new ban on Israeli institutions.

Sweden: Don't Be Surprised that EU Supports International Law

Sweden's Foreign Minister rejects Netanyahu’s criticism of EU boycott of Judea and Samaria, eastern Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights.

Bennett: EU Boycott is 'Economic Terrorism'

The EU's boycott of Israeli bodies located beyond the 1949 Armistice lines is nothing short of economic terrorism, says Economy Minister.

PM: We Will Not Accept External Dictates on Borders'

Netanyahu says he will not allow Israelis in Judea, Samaria, Golan Heights and Jerusalem to be harmed by EU funding cuts.

EJA: Jews Must Unite to Protest Polish Shechita Ban

European Jewish Association calls on Jews worldwide to unite their efforts to reverse decision to ban shechita in Poland

'Implement the Levi Report in Response to EU Boycott'

Legal Forum for the Land of Israel calls on gov't to strengthen hold on Judea, Samaria in response to EU pressure; far-left group rejoices

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.

Europe Still Divided on Blacklisting Hizbullah

European Union nations are divided going into fresh talks on whether to add Hizbullah’s “military wing” to its list of terrorist groups.