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Israeli NGO encouraging UK to leave EU with 'Brexit'
Regavim, which monitors illegal Arab construction and EU funding for land grabs, campaigns in favor of Brexit.

EU to back French peace initiative
Despite Israeli efforts to stop it, EU Foreign Affairs Council expected to adopt a resolution backing the French peace initiative.

UK to leave EU? Polls show chances for 'Brexit' surging
One week before historic vote, polls show Brexit from EU becoming a very real possibility.

Europe backs employers' right to ban kippot, head coverings
Top EU legal advisor says G4S is entitled to forbid workers from wearing religious articles, including kippot and headscarves.

EU council president blasts former London Mayor
European Council President Donald Tusk condemns Boris Johnson for saying the EU was behaving like Adolf Hitler.

Ex-London mayor compares European Union to Nazi Germany
Boris Johnson claims EU is tool to maintain 'unbeatable German advantage' over continent.

EU envoys declare: Attacks on Jews are an attack on us all
EU delegation condemns growing European anti-Semitism ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day.

EU businesses 'held hostage' by US over business with Iran
EU business owners reluctant to make deals with Iran due to the threat of repercussions from the US, officials claim.

Green light for terror? EU eyes visa-free travel for Turks
EU proposes to grant Turks visa-free entry, raising fears of a terror influx as Turkey has been a key point in the jihadist migration.

EU rejects Netanyahu's comments on the Golan Heights
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini says that the body does not recognize Israeli sovereignty in the Golan Heights.

First Syrians arrive in Germany under EU-Turkey pact
Initial steps in deal for EU to accept refugees from Turkey in exchange for giving over refugees from Greece.

Germany, EU reject Turkish protest over Erdogan clip
Germany tells Turkey that basic freedoms are non-negotiable, after Ankara blasts clip which appeared to mock Erdogan.

Minister: Brussels bombings did not wake up Europe
Energy Minister Steinitz warns EU vowed to stay the same after the attacks, but 'if it wants to fight terror, it has to change.'

Pot calls kettle black
Hypocrisy: EU condemns Israeli 'land grab'
Despite being exposed funding illegal Arab land grabs, EU slams designation of state land, in condemnation trifecta following US, UN.

Exposed
How the EU uses 'diplomatic immunity' to grab Israeli land
EU deliberately funds illegal building to 'pave the way' for Palestinians taking Israeli land, claims immunity when challenged in court.

EU could sanction Iran over ballistic missile tests
France's Foreign Minister warns Iran it could face European sanctions over its recent launch of ballistic missiles.

UN angry at Israeli demolition of illegal Arab buildings
UN's top envoy to Palestinian Authority attacks 'alarming' rate of demolition of EU- and other foreign-funded illegal Arab settlements.

EU approves $274 million aid package for PA
Most of the aid will be channeled directly to the PA, and the rest will go to UNRWA.

Exclusive
Israel's role in the EU's establishment of 'Palestine'
Research center director reveals Israel partially to blame for illegal EU construction and military plans, due to 'quiet agreements.'

World War III?
EU warns Russia and Turkey are headed for open war
EU foreign policy chief warns a 'hot war' between Russia and Turkey may be imminent as Syrian war spins into 'something bigger.'

'Next Rami Levy attack is just a matter of time'
After murder, 'Jerusalem Belt Forum' warns terrorists liable to emerge from illegal EU buildings just a walk away from Mishor Adumim store.

Gov't quietly approves EU-funded illegal Arab construction
Government avoids enforcing demolition orders of EU-funded illegal buildings. Illegal Arab land grabs 'not a top priority,' say officials.

450% increase in EU-funded illegal Arab construction
1,000 illegal Arab buildings in Judea and Samaria constructed with European funds in effort to create facts on the ground.

PA asks EU to recognize 'Palestine'
Fatah Central Committee member Nabil Shaath calls on EU to impose sanctions on Israel in order to end the "occupation".

Anti-Israel European MPs call on MKs to reject NGO Bill
Letter signed by 50 MEPs calls on MKs to 'uphold Israel democracy' - most signatories revealed as BDS supporters.

Israel slams 'illegal' EU building in Judea-Samaria
EU rushes to condemn Israeli construction, but has itself built 200 illegal structures for Palestinians in recent years.

IDF demolishes EU-funded illegal Arab buildings near Hevron
Two dozen buildings built illegally in a closed military zone demolished

Judea and Samaria exporters to find new markets in Asia
Foreign Ministry, IEI pledge to help Israeli businesses impacted by EU labeling find new markets in Asia.

EU to lay out plans to fight terror financing
European Commission looks for new tools in fighting terror after November attack in Paris.

EU Commission President: Without Jews, there is no Europe
Ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day, President Jean-Claude Juncker vows to fight rising European anti-Semitism.

Netanyahu: The EU needs to change its attitude towards Israel
Netanyahu blasts EU's double standards with respect to Israel in meeting with Estonian Foreign Minister Marina Kaljurand.

Herzog: France must stop promoting decisions that harm Israel
Opposition leader meets French President and Foreign Minister, blasts EU decision on Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu blasts EU's 'double standards'
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets EU's Mogherini, urges EU to stop its double standards when it comes to Israel.

Revealed: Who's funding Israel's far-left?
Leftist NGOs have driven public discourse, but just which foreign governments and foundations prop them up? New database discloses all.

Watch: Senior EU analyst visits the Shomron
Amid attempts to boycott Judea and Samaria, the Shomron Regional Council shows EU analysts and journalists the area firsthand.

Outrage in Israel over EU's resolution
Officials in Israel warn the EU is helping out the PA's anti-Israel efforts with its latest resolution on Judea and Samaria.

New EU resolution further singles out 'settlements'
Israel working to block EU resolution that emphasizes the distinction between Israel and "settlements".

EU sponsors illegal Palestinian road to help PA annex Area C
Road being built between Gush Etzion and Dead Sea on land that is all part of Israeli-controlled Area C.

Russia considers US a threat to its national security
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed off on a document listing US, NATO as threats to national security.

US Reps slam EU's 'boycott' labeling scheme
Bipartisan House members table resolution condemning EU for 'encouraging boycott of all Israeli goods,' in ploy for 'one-sided concessions.'

Labeling Jews, not Moroccans
New EU ruling demonstrates Israel labeling double-standards
After EU court rules to scrap trade deal with Morocco in 'occupied' Western Sahara, EU vows to petition and keep trading - why no label?

European Executive's Ruling to label Israeli products is illegal
The ruling, being portrayed as applying to an existing law, never passed a vote, not in the countries that make up the EU, nor in parliament

'EU labeling is one step before a total boycott on Israel'
After leftist and Arab MKs support labeling in Knesset Committee, Yesha Council head warns EU views Golan the same, will boycott all.

Bundestag President tells Israel to 'calm down' about EU marking
Norbert Lammert tells Yuli Edelstein EU decision to label products made in Golan, Judea, Samaria is wrong, but not anti-Semitic.

Payback?
Israel 'marks' hostile EU countries after labeling row
Foreign Ministry aims to create 'obstacles' in work with Palestinians for European countries who pushed hard for 'settlement' labeling.

EU vows to continue pushing Middle East agenda
Israel's outrage over 'settlement labeling' move will not deter EU working for 'Middle East peace', EU spokesman says.

'Demolish EU-funded illegal Arab settlements'
After Netanyahu orders to suspend diplomatic contact with EU, NGO calls to go a step further and stop rampant EU breach of law.

Watch: Muslim preacher says Europe 'plundered' Muslim lands
London-based preacher demands EU 'compensate' Muslims, like they pay reparations to Holocaust survivors.

EU 'worried' about Turkish crackdown on press
EU 'following very closely' after Turkey charges two journalists who revealed arms supplies to Islamist rebels as 'spies.'

EU cautions Russia, Turkey to stay 'calm'
EU president calls for cool-headedness in 'dangerous moment' after downing of jet; EU foreign envoy: 'need to avoid escalation.'

Why doesn't Israel stop illegal Arab construction?
Knesset subcommittee debates problem of EU funding PA land grab on Israeli-controlled land - why is there no enforcement?

German department store boycotts Israeli products
KaDeWe in Berlin removes Israeli products from its shelves following EU decision to label Israeli products.

Israel weighs suing EU over 'settlement' labeling
Justice and Strategic Affairs Minister have contacted several law firms for opinion on filing a suit with the World Trade Organization.

EU envoy: Europe is not boycotting Israel or 'settlements'
Charges of anti-Semitism over EU decision to label Jewish products are 'belittlement of Nazi crimes,' EU envoy asserts.

Congressmen demand US stop EU labeling
Bipartisan letter urges US Trade Representative to use new anti-BDS law against EU discrimination, which 'attempts to impose borders.'

Hamas: EU labeling 'a step in the right direction'
Hamas spokesman welcomes EU decision to label Israeli products, but says the real goal should be a boycott of all Israeli products.

Obama approves of EU labeling of Jewish products
Obama administration says labeling 'not a boycott,' because 'settlements aren't part of Israel,' and adds: 'we label too.'

MK: Israel to blame for EU labeling rules
Stav Shaffir accuses 'right-wing government' of selling 'settlements' down the river long ago.

'EU labeling is characterized by hatred of Israel'
Conference of European Rabbis blast 'anti-Semitic' decision to label Jewish products made in Judea-Samaria and Golan Heights.
