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Nasrallah: Blacklist the IDF, Not Hizbullah

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

Nasrallah: Blacklist the IDF, Not Hizbullah

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

EU's Ashton Adds to 'Settlement' Discrimination

Yaalon Welcomes EU Blacklist of Hizbullah

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

Yaalon Welcomes EU Blacklist of Hizbullah

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.”

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

The EU Cannot be Both Judge and Jury

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

31 MKs Tell PM: Answer EU Boycott by Building

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

Sources: EU's Yesha Sanctions Could Boomerang

Gulf States Pursue Collective Ban on Hizbullah

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

Gulf States Pursue Collective Ban on Hizbullah

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.

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

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

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

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.

ADL: PA Got ‘Free Pass’ From EU

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.

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

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.

Bennett: EU Boycott is 'Economic Terrorism'

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.

PM: We Will Not Accept External Dictates on Borders'

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

EJA: Jews Must Unite to Protest Polish Shechita Ban

'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

'Implement the Levi Report in Response to EU Boycott'

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.

Israel: EU Attacks Us Because We're Small

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.

Europe Still Divided on Blacklisting Hizbullah

EU Awards BGU with Nat'l European Studies Center

Ben Gurion University to create Israel’s only National Jean Monnet Center of Excellence in European Studies.

EU Awards BGU with Nat'l European Studies Center

Will They, Won't They?

At London's behest, EU Council of Ministers to discuss banning Hizbullah at meeting in Brussels; opposition to ban weakening

Will They, Won't They?

Britain to Try to Blacklist Hizbullah Again

Britain's push to blacklist Hizbullah may have gained support because of the group's involvement in Syria, say diplomats.

Britain to Try to Blacklist Hizbullah Again

Saudi Arabia Congratulates New Egyptian Ruler, West ‘Concerned’

Saudi Arabia’s king has already congratulated Egypt’s new head of state, while Western leaders express concern and call for “dialogue.”

Saudi Arabia Congratulates New Egyptian Ruler, West ‘Concerned’

Livni Warns: No Peace Talks May Lead to EU Boycott

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni warns that Israel risks a European economic boycott if it fails to advance peace talks.

Livni Warns: No Peace Talks May Lead to EU Boycott

EU Slams Gaza for Executions of 'Collaborators'

EU calls on Gaza's Hamas terrorist rulers to stop executing those found guilty of collaborating with Israel.

EU Slams Gaza for Executions of 'Collaborators'

EJC: EU Readily Labels 'Settlements', Refuses to Ban Hizbullah

European Jewish Congress blasts EU's move to label goods over 'Green Line' as body refuses to label Hizbullah a terror organization.

EJC: EU Readily Labels 'Settlements', Refuses to Ban Hizbullah

Germany Uncovers 'Model Plane' Terror Plot

German authorities stage raids after uncovering an alleged Islamist plot to carry out attacks using model airplanes.

Germany Uncovers 'Model Plane' Terror Plot

PM to EU Chief: Iranian Issue Not Spin, It’s Spin of Centrifuges

PM Binyamin Netanyahu told EU chief Catherine Ashton in Jerusalem that elections did not change the Iranian nuclear threat to the world.

PM to EU Chief: Iranian Issue Not Spin, It’s Spin of Centrifuges

Assad Warns Europe: Arm the Rebels and Pay the Price

“If the Europeans deliver weapons (to rebels), Europe’s backyard will become a terrorists’ place," warns Syrian President.

Assad Warns Europe: Arm the Rebels and Pay the Price

Erdogan: Israel is Happy About Taksim Protest

Turkish premier issued a final warning to protesters in Istanbul’s Taksim Square, giving them 24 hours to leave.

Erdogan: Israel is Happy About Taksim Protest

Lieberman: If EU Won't Blacklist Hizbullah, it's Irrelevant

The European Union is irrelevant because of its failure to blacklist Hizbullah as a terrorist organization, charges MK Avigdor Lieberman.

Lieberman: If EU Won't Blacklist Hizbullah, it's Irrelevant

Israel Signs 'Open Skies' Deal, Hopes for Lower Plane Fares

At a festive ceremony Monday, Israel officially signed the “Open Skies” agreement with the European Union

Israel Signs 'Open Skies' Deal, Hopes for Lower Plane Fares

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

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

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.

Germany Supports EU Plan to Label 'Settlement' Products

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.

EU Agrees to Lift Arms Embargo on Syria

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.

Hizbullah's Deputy Chief Warns EU Against Blacklist

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.”

Europe Parliament Head Says 'Counting Jews' Line a Misquote

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.

Ashton Criticizes Israel Over Beit El and 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.

EU Eases Syria Oil Embargo to Help Rebels

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.

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

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

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

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.

Israel Offers to Deport Hunger Striking Terrorist

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.

International Donors Progress in Raising Funds for Failing PA

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.

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

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.

Europe, Russia Launch Mars Mission

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".

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

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.

EU Official Killed in Rocket Attack on Damascus Suburb

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.”

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

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.

Peres to French FM: Name Hizbullah 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.

Samaria Leaders Hold Successful Meetings With EU Officials

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.

Holland Calls to Label Products from 'Settlements'

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 in EU: Still Holding Out Hope for 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.

Peres Honors Belgians Who Saved 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.

Obama Appoints New Mideast Coordinator

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.

Hizbullah Terror Group Scanning EU for Israeli, Jewish Targets

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."

Dichter: EU's Hizbullah Terror List Hesitation '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.

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Urges EU Action 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.

EU Expresses Concern Over Hunger Striking Terrorists

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.

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

Spain Arrests Man Suspected of Plotting Terror Attacks

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

Spain Arrests Man Suspected of Plotting Terror Attacks

Hizbullah: Israel Waging 'International Campaign'

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

Hizbullah: Israel Waging 'International Campaign'