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EuroMed ‘Partnership’ with Israel Focuses on PA State

Israel joined the environmentally-focused EuroMed group several years ago, but this week the organization made a PA state its priority issue.

Iran Threatens To 'Freeze' Europe for Backing Sanctions

A senior Iranian commander threatens Europe with “cold winter,” warns that Iranian missiles are more advanced than ever.

Europe Puts Israel Under the Gun in Dubai Passport ‘Scandal’

The killing of Hamas co-founder al-Mabhouh turns into the “Dubai Debacle.” Israel faces EU heat over alleged use of false diplomatic passports.

Fayyad's PA: Funding Terrorist Families

PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad has authorized a slew of benefits to support the families of terrorists killed or injured in attacks on Israelis.

PA, Israel Agree: Keep EU Away from Hamas

The PA and Israel agree that the EU should be kept out of Gaza: Israel barred a Belgian official from Gaza, PA warned Europe not to get involved.

Israeli NGO Sues EU for Hiding Funding of Anti-Israel Groups

The NGO Monitor watchdog group is suing the EU for not revealing names of anti-Israeli groups that received $48 million “to fuel conflict.”

'We Will Sue Terrorists in Britain'

The Almagor terror victims group says it will file charges in Britain for the arrest of Arab terrorists under the laws used to threaten MK Livni.

EU Backs Off, Calls for ‘Negotiations’ for Divided Jerusalem

The EU backed off from a Swedish proposal to name Jerusalem the capital of the PA but called for "negotiations" to reach virtually the same result.

Jerusalem Mayor to EU: Dividing the City Threatens Peace Process

The Swedish proposal to divide Jerusalem and declare part of the capital of the PA threatens the peace process, Mayor Barkat wrote the EU.

'Practice What You Preach,' Watchdog Tells EU

EU funding of anti-Israeli non-governmental groups is a Trojan horse, NGO Monitor chairman Prof. Gerald Steinberg told the Knesset Wednesday.

Livni to Sweden: Hands Off Jerusalem

Opposition Leader Livni echoes the Foreign Ministry's call to int'l community not to pre-empt PA talks by calling for the division of Jerusalem.

EU Joins PA’s Diplomatic War on Jerusalem

A proposal by the EU to declare eastern Jerusalem the PA capital will backfire and hurt peace, Israel warns. A Likud MK blames the government.

Belgium PM to Head EU, Lady Ashton to Replace Solana

The European Union has elected its first full-time president, and a new foreign policy chief. Neither has extensive foreign policy experience.

New Turkish Envoy: Israel Must Understand Ankara's Mideast Role

Turkey's new ambassador to Israel says relations with the Jewish State are important, but Israelis must understand Ankara's role in the Arab world.

Livni Meets with EU Foreign Policy Chief in Jerusalem

Opposition leader Tzipi Livni met with European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana in Jerusalem to discuss Iran and the Goldstone Report.

Iran Avoids Nuclear Talks at Geneva Meeting

Iranian leaders avoid talking about nuclear program in meeting with Western powers, but agree to continue meeting – while pushing off sanctions.

'Hitler Youth' Synagogue Restored to Jews in Poland

After decades of remaining empty, a synagogue in Poland formerly used by the “Hitler Youth” (Hitlerjugend) reopened for the Jewish New Year.

Survivors Reenact Holocaust Train Ride to Safety

Holocaust survivors rescued by businessman Nicholas Winton are reenacting the train ride to London that saved their lives.

Lieberman Warns Against Unilateral PA Moves

FM Lieberman meets with Blair and Solana, and warns against unilateral attempts to create a PA state.

Will PM Get Chilly Reception Regarding Construction Freeze?

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu departed Monday for a trip to Europe, where he will discuss a construction freeze within Judea and Samaria.

European-Israeli in Sderot Sues EU for Rocket Protection

A precedent-setting court suit has been filed with the EU’s High Court, demanding that the EU provide protection to its citizens living in Israel.

EU: 'Accept PA State as Full Member of UN'

EU foreign policy chief calls on the UN to proclaim a Palestinian Authority state by a fixed date, whether Israel agrees or not.

EU Apologizes for Anti-Yesha Remarks

The European Union has apologized to Israel for accusing the Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria of causing economic strangulation for Arabs.

Geert Wilders – the Next Dutch PM?

The Dutch Party for Freedom led by Geert Wilders tops opinion polls. Wilders set off Muslim protests by making a movie linking Islam with terror.

Israel Slams EU for Claiming Settlements ‘Strangle PA Economy’

The government strongly condemned the EU for alleging that a Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria is “strangling the PA economy."

EU Blames Israel for Waste of Aid to PA

The EU issued a harsh statement Monday blaming Israel for the fact that European money has not succeeded in creating a viable PA economy.

European Jews Fear Rise of the Right

Anti-Islam parties won big gains in the European Union parliamentary elections this week. Jews fear they also are anti-Semitic.

Terrible Days are Coming Upon Europe