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EU Stresses it 'Still Considers Hamas a Terrorist Group'

European Commission says despite Hamas's temporary removal from EU terrorism blacklist, it is still being regarded as a terrorist org.

EU Stresses it 'Still Considers Hamas a Terrorist Group'

Netanyahu Demands EU Place Hamas Back on Terrorism List

Netanyahu joins outpouring of ministers and MKs criticizing removal of Hamas from terror list; EU message is 'kill Israelis, get a state.'

Netanyahu Demands EU Place Hamas Back on Terrorism List

Spain to Vote on 'Palestinian State' Tuesday

Parliamentary sources to lobby for 'State of Palestine' following Swedish declaration, sources say.

Spain to Vote on 'Palestinian State' Tuesday

EU threatens sanctions

Secret EU Document Reveals Israel Sanctions Policy

EU has distributed document to member-states outlining punishments against Israel for 'red lines' - like Jerusalem construction.

Secret EU Document Reveals Israel Sanctions Policy

University Funded by EU, UN, Honors Jerusalem Murderer

Al-Quds University names tournament after 'heroic martyr': the Hamas terrorist who murdered two Israelis last week.

University Funded by EU, UN, Honors Jerusalem Murderer

EU Threats on Israel Treaty 'Cheap Demagoguery'

Jewish organizations respond to hypocrisy of European groups demanding EU threaten Israel over Operation Protective Edge.

EU Threats on Israel Treaty 'Cheap Demagoguery'

EU Threatens Israel - Again - Over Jerusalem Apartments

EU dangles 'future development of relations with Israel' on peace talks, claims Jewish homes 'question Israel's commitment to peace.'

EU Threatens Israel - Again - Over Jerusalem Apartments

Israel and EU to Discuss Terror Against Jews

Part of the dialogue in the meeting with Israeli Foreign Ministry and EU will be the threat of jihad on Jewish communities in Europe.

Israel and EU to Discuss Terror Against Jews

Hypocrisy

EU Hypocrisy: Helping Palestinian Authority Violate Oslo Accords

NGO finds EU funding illegal Palestinian settlements in breach of Oslo Accords, even as new push for sanctions on Israel revealed.

EU Hypocrisy: Helping Palestinian Authority Violate Oslo Accords

EU Officials Weighing 'Settler Travel Ban' to Press Israel

European diplomats looking at ways to subvert trade agreement and bank cooperation as 'diplomatic war' on Israel ratchets up a level.

EU Officials Weighing 'Settler Travel Ban' to Press Israel

Western Diplomat Reveals Gaza Facing 'Donor Fatigue'

International aid conference touted in the press - but has global community become wiser to Hamas's numbers game?

Western Diplomat Reveals Gaza Facing 'Donor Fatigue'

EU Conference Asks Ariel U. Lecturers to Hide Their Origins

Lecturers asked to hide where they teach; Chancellor fires at 'ridiculous' policy of denial.

EU Conference Asks Ariel U. Lecturers to Hide Their Origins

EU Threatens Israel Over Construction Plans in Jerusalem

Once again, EU says the future of its Israel relations depend on 'commitment to peace' - following their agenda in the Middle East.

EU Threatens Israel Over Construction Plans in Jerusalem

EU Dangles Aid Money for Gaza Ceasefire Extension

EU ambassadors say lack of long-term agreement will lead to more violence, provision of EU aid dependent on progress.

EU Dangles Aid Money for Gaza Ceasefire Extension

Supporting Terror: EU States Buying Islamic State Oil

EU Ambassador to Iraq reveals EU states purchasing oil from jihadist terror group, refuses to divulge names of states.

Supporting Terror: EU States Buying Islamic State Oil

Israel to Stop Exports of 'Settlement Products' to EU

Israel will end its export of poultry and dairy produce from communities beyond the Green Line, in line with EU directives.

Israel to Stop Exports of 'Settlement Products' to EU

EU Strongly Condemns Rocket Fire

Israel pleased as EU takes strong stance on Hamas’ rocket fire, use of civilian shields.

EU Strongly Condemns Rocket Fire

Israeli, French Pharmaceutical Companies Fined by EU

Six companies slapped with stiff fines for attempting to establish a monopoly over generic drug sales.

Israeli, French Pharmaceutical Companies Fined by EU

EU Ministers Adopt Plan to Stop Young European Jihadists

European states adopt 'action plan' to tackle danger of Muslim extremists returning from Syria to commit acts of terror.

EU Ministers Adopt Plan to Stop Young European Jihadists

International Leaders Condemn Rocket Fire on Israel

EU ambassador visits southern Israel, condemns 'indiscriminate shooting against civilians'; British FM condemns rockets by 'Gaza militants.'

International Leaders Condemn Rocket Fire on Israel

France, Spain, Italy Launch BDS 'Settlement' Warnings

European nations advise their citizens to refrain from conducting business with 'settlements,' condemn IDF operation.

France, Spain, Italy Launch BDS 'Settlement' Warnings

'United Front' Against Anti-Semitism at Brussels Attack Memorial

Jewish, Muslim and European leaders mark 30 days since anti-Semitic terror attack at Jewish Museum; Jewish leaders urge action.

'United Front' Against Anti-Semitism at Brussels Attack Memorial

Israeli Ambassador Accuses EU of Supporting Kidnapping

Ambassador to Italy charges EU of backing unity government that includes Hamas, thereby backing Hamas's terrorism.

Israeli Ambassador Accuses EU of Supporting Kidnapping

EU and Israel to Sign Controversial Horizon 2020 Project

Israeli involvement in the scientific research project had been jeopardized by an EU boycott of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

EU and Israel to Sign Controversial Horizon 2020 Project

EU Tells Israel to 'Reverse' Construction Plans

EU 'deeply disappointed' by plans for 3,300 new housing units in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem, threatens 'isolation and damage to Israel.'

EU Tells Israel to 'Reverse' Construction Plans

EU Imposes Sanctions on Boko Haram

European Union sanctions on Boko Haram terrorist group include an arms embargo, asset freeze and travel ban.

EU Imposes Sanctions on Boko Haram

Analysts Debate Long-Term Effects of Islamists in Europe

Politicians, security experts weigh if the EU severely underestimated the risks Islamist pose to the West, compare Belgium attack to 9/11.

Analysts Debate Long-Term Effects of Islamists in Europe

After French Win, Far-Right Marine Le Pen Seeks Power in Belgium

Europe still reeling from eurosceptic elections as controversial far-right leaders seek to gain power in embattled Belgium.

After French Win, Far-Right Marine Le Pen Seeks Power in Belgium

German Jews shocked at far right's EU success

'Anti-Semitism does not belong in Europe,' German leader warns, days after Belgium shooting.

German Jews shocked at far right's EU success

Another Anti-Semitic Attack?

Paris: Jews Stabbed Hours After Brussels Attacks

French Interior Ministry ups security at Jewish sites following stabbing; details still developing.

Paris: Jews Stabbed Hours After Brussels Attacks

EU: Keep 'Settler Eggs' Away from Us

The European Union on Thursday banned the import of poultry and eggs from Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, and from Jerusalem.

EU: Keep 'Settler Eggs' Away from Us

EU Ambassador Bashes BDS - but Defends 'Policy on Settlements'

Watch: EU Ambassador to Israel speaks on peace talks, boycotts - and supporting the Hamas-Fatah unity pact.

EU Ambassador Bashes BDS - but Defends 'Policy on Settlements'

EU Envoy Says 'No Reason' to Stop Talks Over Fatah-Hamas Unity

EU Ambassador questions stopping talks to 'send a message that Fatah and Hamas are different', says EU is pressuring 'both sides'.

EU Envoy Says 'No Reason' to Stop Talks Over Fatah-Hamas Unity

Hamas to Approve 'Unity' Government

Fatah-Hamas government to be established only with Hamas's 'parliamentary' approval, Haniyeh says. Will the terror group have full control?

Hamas to Approve 'Unity' Government

EU Ambassador Will Answer Your Questions Live

EU ambassador to Israel will answer questions from Israeli public on Wednesday; one question asks about support for Hamas unity.

EU Ambassador Will Answer Your Questions Live

US Law to Ban Discrimination Against Companies in Judea-Samaria

Republican lawmaker submits bill which would ban the US gov't from funding international projects which boycott Judea and Samaria.

US Law to Ban Discrimination Against Companies in Judea-Samaria

Ashton Denounces Egypt's Mass Trials

EU's foreign policy chief says Egypt's sentencing of 683 people to death breaches international law.

Ashton Denounces Egypt's Mass Trials

EU Calls to Resume Peace Talks Despite Hamas-PLO Unity Pact

Catherine Ashton says EU expects new government to be headed by Abbas, recognize Israel's right to exist.

EU Calls to Resume Peace Talks Despite Hamas-PLO Unity Pact

European Union Welcomes PA-Hamas Unity

EU praises new alliance between PA and Hamas - even though Hamas is on the EU's official list of terrorist groups.

European Union Welcomes PA-Hamas Unity

Syria's Bashar Assad Calls for Presidential Elections

Regime announces election date on Monday, despite mounting criticism over three-year civil war, possible chemical weapons attacks.

Syria's Bashar Assad Calls for Presidential Elections

Foreign Minister Lashes Out at Ashton, EU

Avigdor Liberman derides EU over condemnation of Israel, claims that Syria, Ukraine, other world problems deserve greater focus.

Foreign Minister Lashes Out at Ashton, EU

EU Pressuring Israel to Release Long-Term Terrorist Prisoners

EU parliamentary delegation rejects Israeli concerns, says releasing terrorists crucial for peace.

EU Pressuring Israel to Release Long-Term Terrorist Prisoners

Zarif Cancels Dinner with Ashton, EU Unfazed

Iran’s foreign minister cancels a dinner meeting with the EU’s foreign policy chief in protest of her meeting with opposition activists.

Zarif Cancels Dinner with Ashton, EU Unfazed

Ashton: The EU is Against Boycotts of Israel

"We don't want to see Israel isolated," says EU foreign policy chief.

Ashton: The EU is Against Boycotts of Israel

EU-Funded Arab News Source Posts Its 'Protocols'

Judea and Samaria-based Ma'an News Agency caught regurgitating Russian forgery; network funded by EU and UN.

EU-Funded Arab News Source Posts Its 'Protocols'

French Soccer Player Banned, Fined for ‘Quenelle’ Salute

A soccer player who celebrated with a ‘reverse Nazi salute’ has been banned from five games and fined 80,000 pounds.

French Soccer Player Banned, Fined for ‘Quenelle’ Salute

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.

Bennett and Schulz Meet, Put Knesset Storm Behind Them

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).

EU Gives OPCW Money to Destroy Syria's Chemicals

Analysis: Prospects for Future EU Sanctions of Israel

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 Head: European Union Won’t Boycott 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 Deports 70% of its Illegal Immigrants

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

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

EU: Israel will Face 'Increasing 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.

A Glimmer of Hope Amid the Darkness

Kiev: Opposition Turns Down Power-Sharing Agreement

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

Kiev: Opposition Turns Down Power-Sharing Agreement

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

Officials: Livni Playing into the Hands of Boycott Threats

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.

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

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.

Violence Rages in Ukraine for Second Straight Day

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".

French Presidential Aide Meets Hezbollah Official

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.

Liberman Calls on EU Envoys to Explain Pro-Palestinian Bias

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.

Labor MK: 'Netanyahu Waging War on the World'