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EU Rep: It's Hevron or Haifa for Israel - You Choose

Outgoing EU ambassador to Israel, Andrew Standley feels fully justified in labeling products made by Yesha Jews as such

Germany Supports EU Plan to Label 'Settlement' Products

Germany has given its support to a plan by the European Union to label products manufactured in Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

EU Agrees to Lift Arms Embargo on Syria

European Union foreign ministers agree to lift an arms embargo on Syria, but no decision made to supply weapons to rebels.

Hizbullah's Deputy Chief Warns EU Against Blacklist

Hizbullah's deputy chief warns the EU it would make a "big mistake" if it labels the group as a terrorist organization.

Europe Parliament Head Says 'Counting Jews' Line a Misquote

European Parliament head demands newspaper clarify how it misquoted him as saying "Hungary wants to count the Jews.”

Ashton Criticizes Israel Over Beit El and Temple Mount

EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton criticizes Israel over its plan to build in Beit El, as well as tensions on the Temple Mount.

EU Eases Syria Oil Embargo to Help Rebels

EU foreign ministers enable companies to import Syrian crude and export oil production technology to areas in the hands of the opposition.

Council of Europe: Greece Could Ban Neo-Nazi 'Golden Dawn'

The Council of Europe's commissioner for human rights said that Greece has the legal right to ban the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party.

Airlines to Strike Sunday: 'Open Skies' Will Close Us Down

Workers at Israel's airlines plan to strike beginning Sunday over the intentions of the government to implement the “Open Skies” policy

Israel Offers to Deport Hunger Striking Terrorist

Israel offers the European Union and the United Nations to deport hunger striking terrorist Samer Issawi to one of their member states.

International Donors Progress in Raising Funds for Failing PA

International donors are making progress toward finding the $1.2 billion needed to help fund the PA, officials say.

EU Signs Aid Deal With PA, Cites 'Palestinian State'

The European Union signed an aid deal Tuesday with the Palestinian Authority to reportedly bolster ties and promote economic development.

Europe, Russia Launch Mars Mission

The European Space Agency said it signed a deal on Thursday with its Russian counterpart to launch two unmanned missions to Mars.

Iran's Press TV Slams 'Irrational EU' Over Latest Sanctions

Senior officials at Iran's Press TV, whom EU slapped with sanctions, criticize the bloc saying the move "shows the irrationality of EU".

EU Official Killed in Rocket Attack on Damascus Suburb

A member of the European Union delegation in Syria has been killed in a rocket attack on Damascus.

Hamas Working on Being Removed from EU, U.S. Terror Lists

Hamas says its removal from the U.S. and European lists of terrorism organizations is “a matter of time.”

Peres to French FM: Name Hizbullah a Terrorist Organization

President Shimon Peres meets French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, asks that the EU recognize Hizbullah as a terrorist organization.

Samaria Leaders Hold Successful Meetings With EU Officials

Following the success of meetings in the German and Swedish parliaments last week, the Shomron plans to host EU representatives on Tuesday.

Holland Calls to Label Products from 'Settlements'

The Dutch government asks retail chains to mark Israeli products from in Judea, Samaria, eastern Jerusalem and the Golan Heights.

Peres in EU: Still Holding Out Hope for Peace

President Shimon Peres expresses hope the Middle East will draw inspiration from the EU by achieving peace.

Peres Honors Belgians Who Saved Jews During the Holocaust

President Shimon Peres kicks off a European tour with a homage to 22 Belgians honored for saving Jews during the Holocaust.

Obama Appoints New Mideast Coordinator

President Barack Obama has appointed a new coordinator for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf, the White House announced Saturday.

Hizbullah Terror Group Scanning EU for Israeli, Jewish Targets

Hizbullah terror operatives are in Europe scanning for area for Jewish targets, according to a source quoted by The New York Times.

Dichter: EU's Hizbullah Terror List Hesitation 'Almost a Joke'

Home Front Commander Avi Dichter denounces EU's hesitation in putting Hizbullah on terror list, saying debate on issue is "almost a joke."

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Urges EU Action Against Hizbullah

Bulgarian Foreign Minister presents his country's report on Burgas terror attack, calls for collective measures against Hizbullah.

EU Expresses Concern Over Hunger Striking Terrorists

EU calls on Israel to respect its obligations towards terrorist prisoners, expresses concern about four detainees on a hunger strike.

MEP to Ashton: Make Efforts to Name Hizbullah a Terror Group

Polish MEP Michal Tomasz Kaminski has called on EU's Ashton to step up Europe’s efforts to designate Hizbullah a terrorist organization.

Spain Arrests Man Suspected of Plotting Terror Attacks

Spanish police arrest a suspect for plotting terrorist attacks in Spain and elsewhere in Europe.

Hizbullah: Israel Waging 'International Campaign'

Hizbullah accused Israel on Wednesday of waging an “international campaign” following Bulgarian investigation into Burgas attack.

Irish Official Denounces 'Corrosive Rise in Racist Rhetoric'

Irish official denounces "corrosive rise in racist and anti-Semitic rhetoric by a malign minority of politicians" in EU member states.

EU Says Iran Delaying Nuclear Talks

World powers hope to resume talks with Iran "as soon as possible" but Iran appears to be trying to delay the process, says the EU.

Council of Europe Considering Ban on Neo-Nazi MPs

Council of Europe is considering banning extreme-right members if they are affiliated with “neo-Nazi, racist and anti-Semitic" parties.

PMW: PA TV Show Encourages Kids to Hijack Planes

The EU and a host of NGOs are paying for a PA TV show that encourages, among other things, airline hijackings.

Surprise Update: Hizbullah Behind Burgas Bombing

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov paid a surprise visit to Israel Thursday and shared updates on the Burgas bombing investigation.

EU Places Holocaust Remembrance Day on Official Calendar

For the first time since its establishment, the EU has incorporated Holocaust Remembrance Day, Jan. 27, into its official calendar.

Austrian Jewish Leader Warns of Alarming Rise in Anti-Semitism

The leader of Vienna's Jewish community has warned that the number of anti-Semitic incidents in the country has doubled over the past year.

Israel's Chief Rabbis to Europe: Investigate Anti-Semitism

Israel's chief rabbis send letter to the President of the European Council, urge him to work to stop anti-Semitism.

EU 'Deeply Dismayed' by Israeli Housing Plans

The EU is "deeply dismayed" by Israeli housing plans, saying the move threatens peace efforts.

PM: Where is Outrage as Hamas Openly Seeks Our Destruction?

PM Netanyahu met with representatives of the foreign media in Israel on Monday, denouncing the hypocrisy of the international community.

'Jerusalem of the North' Recounts Pre-WWII Jewish Heritage

Lithuania launched a new campaign for European students that reveals the country's once rich Jewish culture, as well as its tragic end.

EU Summons Israeli Ambassador Over Construction Plans

The EU calls in Israel's ambassador to express its concerns over plans to build new homes in Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem

Polish MEP Slams EU-Led Action Against 'Violent Settlers'

Polish MEP denounced EU-led action on so-called “violent settlers”, insisting that Israel, alone, deal with it as an “internal matter”.

Most of Europe Voted in Favor of 'Palestine'

The Czech Republic was the only European country that voted against the recognition of “Palestine”.

EU Defends Israel's Right to Protect Its Citizens

The European Union has underlined Israel's right to protect its citizens from rocket fire and called for a “cessation of hostilities.”

EU Budget: Maybe Next Year

Prospects Dim That EU Summit Will Produce Seven Year Budget

The fight between contributors and recipients of EU budgetary funds is preventing agreement on a budget.

EU Adviser Announces Move to 'Palestine'

A senior British officer, who was sent by the EU to advise Palestinian Authority police announced that he will be moving to “Palestine.”

27 Countries And One Budget

EU Tries To Reconcile Differences On Spending And Priorities

The EU is racing the clock to find a compromise on its 7 year budget.

Jews Apprehensive Following Rise of Ukrainian 'Svoboda' Party

A European Jewish group expressed concern about safety of Jews in Ukraine following victory of anti-Semitic party in Sunday’s elections.

Citing 'Tension' EU Member Withdraws From Delegation to Iran

Belgian Socialist MEP withdrew from EU delegation to Iran, citing “tension” around its reception by the international community.

EU Foreign Policy Chief Coming to Israel

European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton is in the Mideast, arriving in Israel midweek for meetings in Jerusalem and Ramallah.

EU: Iran, Syria Jamming Our Broadcasts

Iran and Syria have been deliberately interfering with broadcasts by European satellite stations, a group of EU broadcasters said

Israel to EU: Jerusalem Not Negotiable

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman bluntly drew Israel's red line for the EU in a radio interview, saying “Jerusalem is not a settlement.”

Dems Join Israel in Slamming EU for Planned Delegation to Iran

Senate Democrats on Wednesday strongly urged their European Union counterparts to cancel a planned trip to Iran.

Israel to EU: Don't Send Delegation to Tehran

Israel pressuring European countries to cancel an official visit by representatives of the European parliament to Iran.

Netanyahu Commends EU on Iran

PM Netanyahu commends the European Union on its sanctioning of Iran.

EU Reaches Deal on New Iran Sanctions

EU reaches a preliminary deal on a broad package of new sanctions on Iran, targeting the energy, commerce, financial and transport sectors.

Nobel Peace Prize Goes to European Union

The Nobel Committee gives the 2012 Peace Prize to the European Union for contributing to “peace and reconciliation.”

Iranian Economy Hit by Sanctions

While Iran is two to four weeks away from developing an atomic weapon, the jobs economy and currency are beginning to plummet.

Stalemate in EADS and BAE Merger Threatens Deal

The European arms manufacturers have until 1600 GMT on Wednesday

A Brit's View: Goodby Europe, Hello Israel?