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EU-Funded NGO Dehumanizes Jews on PA TV

PMW reveals broadcast calling Jews 'crows, rats, foreigners' in Jerusalem, city of 'Arabic and Palestinians.' Funded by EU, World Bank.

Report: Netanyahu to Begin Building Freeze in Judea and Samaria

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu allegedly slated to cave in to international pressure, freeze marketing and construction plans.

Erekat: Palestinian Authority Ready for 12-Month Interim Deal

PLO official claims PA ready for interim deal. The catch: meeting the PA's demands on a number of key issues.

EU Envoy: There's Growing Support for Labeling Initiative

The outgoing EU envoy to the Middle East says there is growing support among the 28 member states for labeling "settlement" products.

EU Dangles 'Unprecedented' Aid Package for Israel-PA Deal

European Union offers a raft of financial, diplomatic incentives in pursuit of 'two-state solution'.

Expert: EU Uproar Over 'Settlements' Snowballing

Avi Primor, a former ambassador who is now a professor at Tel Aviv University, insists that boycott movement is a worsening trend.

Kerry in Moldova Supports Ukrainian 'Spring'

Kerry praises Moldova decision to shift from Russia towards EU, encourages Ukraine to listen to will of the people.

EU Threatens Action Against Israel and PA if Talks Fail

The EU, fed up with the lack of progress in peace talks, threatens to cut annual aid to PA and label "settlement" products.

Compromise With EU on 'Horizon 2020'

Compromise reached with EU lets Israel join scientific project. EU maintains boycott guidelines while Israel does not recognize precedent.

European Parliamentarian Laments 'Difficult' EU-Israel Relations

Fiorello Provera opposes EU guidelines banning cooperation with Israeli bodies in Judea, Samaria, Golan and Jerusalam.

EU Rejects Netanyahu's Compromise Attempt on Boycott

In urgent meeting with Ministers, Netanyahu instructs resumption of negotiations with EU to soften their boycott of Judea, Samaria.

Danish-Palestinian Poet and Critic of Islam Assaulted

Yahya Hassan, 18, suffers head injury after being attacked from behind. Poet critical of Muslims has received numerous death threats.

Le Pen Calls for Dissolving National Assembly as Hollande Tanks

French president polls at 20% approval, the lowest since 1958, while National Front leads in EU Parliament election poll.

Anti-Semitism Concerns Over New EU Right-Wing Alliance

Danish rightist party opposes new right-wing EU alliance formed by Geert Wilders and Marine Le Pen, cites Le Pen's perceived anti-Semitism.

EU MPs Urge: Rethink Ban on Israeli Funding

EU MPs urge Catherine Ashton to rescind proposed ban on trade with Israeli entities in Judea and Samaria, set for Jan 2014.

EU Ambassador Wants Cooperation with Israel

EU's new ambassador to Israel tells Science Minister Perry that he'd like Israel to work with the EU despite its boycotting guidelines.

'Don't Let Anti-Semites Define Hate'

MK calls on European Union to adopt 2004 "Working Definition on Anti-Semitism" to prevent anti-Semites from legitimizing hate.

Report: EU Diplomats Participating in PA Incitement Activities

EU diplomats have participated in the PA's popular resistance events, finds Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center.

'A Bad Deal is Worse than No Deal', Says Netanyahu

“A bad deal is worse than no deal" with Iran, Netanyahu tells a German newspaper as part of a series of interviews to European media.

Council of Europe: There's Nothing Illegal About Circumcision

Council of Europe head responds to President Shimon Peres's letter, assures him there's no law banning male circumcision.

EU Delegation will Clarify 'Settlement Boycott'

Delegation expected in Jerusalem on Tuesday, will explain "boycott" guidelines published in July.

Fabius: EU Guidelines May Need to be Re-examined

French Foreign Minister: The EU boycott may have created a new legal situation that EU leaders did not mean to create.

EU to 'Urgently Review' Ties with Egypt

As death toll continues to mount, the European Union warns of 'unpredictable consequences.'

Ashton Asks EU to Agree on 'Measures' Against Egypt

The European Union's top diplomat asks the 28-nation bloc to agree "appropriate measures" in response to violence in Egypt.

Israel May Shun Key EU Project Because of Boycott

Israel says it may shun the EU's "Horizon 2020" because of the guidelines which boycott entities operating beyond the Green Line.

World Criticizes Israel Over New Construction

The United States, Russia, Europe and the UN all slammed Israel over its plans to build new homes in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.

Peres Politely Asks Europe to Step Out of Mideast Affairs

President Peres politely suggested the EU step out of Mideastern affairs while talks are on between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

Unlike EU, Gulf States to Sanction All of Hizbullah

Gulf states to impose sanctions against Hizbullah that will see all arms of the group being labelled as a terrorist organization.

Nasrallah: Blacklist the IDF, Not Hizbullah

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

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

Yaalon Welcomes EU Blacklist of Hizbullah

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

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.”

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

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

Gulf States Pursue Collective Ban on Hizbullah

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

'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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

Germany Uncovers 'Model Plane' Terror Plot

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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