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EU foreign minister condemns Jerusalem construction

Josep Borrell says new construction in Givat Hamatos and Har Homa is "detrimental to two-state solution".

EU foreign minister condemns Jerusalem construction

New EU project: Free trip to 'occupied Palestinian territory'

European Union launches project offering free all-inclusive trip to photographers who want to capture life in 'occupied' Judea and Samaria.

New EU project: Free trip to 'occupied Palestinian territory'

EU declaration against 'Deal of the Century' thwarted

Several European countries refuse to participate in 'unanimous' condemnation of US peace plan, threat against Israel.

EU declaration against 'Deal of the Century' thwarted

European Union won't recognize Israeli sovereignty

In a statement, EU leader says organization won't recognize Israeli sovereignty, US plan 'departs from internationally agreed parameters.'

European Union won't recognize Israeli sovereignty

EU foreign minister visits Iran in attempt to save deal

Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell meets Iranian officials amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program.

EU foreign minister visits Iran in attempt to save deal

European Union takes on planned Jerusalem cable car

Tourism Min. Levin sends angry letter to EU rep., criticizing 'gross and unacceptable' interference in Israel's internal affairs.

European Union takes on planned Jerusalem cable car

'Labelling only Israeli products is against international law'

Dutch MP Joel Voordewind, who was the first to oppose EU's labelling law, speaks to Arutz Sheva at Israel Allies Foundation Conference.

'Labelling only Israeli products is against international law'

'It’s important to tell the truth about Israel'

Leo van Doesburg, Director for European Affairs at ECPM, speaks to Arutz Sheva at Israel Allies Foundation Chairman’s Conference.

'It’s important to tell the truth about Israel'

Int'l MPs visit Samaria, protest labelling of products

25 parliamentarians from around the world denounce EU labelling of products from Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and the Golan.

Int'l MPs visit Samaria, protest labelling of products

Bennett to EU: 'We'll destroy your construction in Area C'

Defense Min. Bennett: Funding illegal construction in Judea and Samaria a 'waste of money.'

Bennett to EU: 'We'll destroy your construction in Area C'

Abbas: 'Relationship with Israel has hit dead end'

PA chairman demands international community ignore Pres. Trump's announcement, recognize 'Palestine.'

Abbas: 'Relationship with Israel has hit dead end'

US 'deeply concerned' by EU Israeli 'settlement' labeling ruling

State Dep. says US 'stands with Israel' against efforts to delegitimize it, hits EU court's ruling on labeling for some 'settlement' goods.

US 'deeply concerned' by EU Israeli 'settlement' labeling ruling

Greenblatt: A hypocritical and political decision

Jason Greenblatt denounces EU court ruling that products from Judea and Samaria must be labeled as "settlement products".

Greenblatt: A hypocritical and political decision

EU: Court ruling is not an endorsement of anti-Israel boycott

EU official responds to debate regarding labeling of products and says that the European Commission doesn't support boycott of Israeli

EU: Court ruling is not an endorsement of anti-Israel boycott

European Union blasts Israel's building plans in Judea, Samaria

EU calls on Israel to cancel plans approved in October for over 2,000 new homes in Judea and Samaria.

European Union blasts Israel's building plans in Judea, Samaria

'UK packing its bags and walking out of the EU in 25 days'

PM Boris Johnson vows that UK will leave European Union at end of October - even if no deal reached with EU for Brexit.

'UK packing its bags and walking out of the EU in 25 days'

EU warns Tehran: We may need to leave nuclear deal

EU signatories of the 'Iran deal' warn: Further breaches may force us to leave deal.

EU warns Tehran: We may need to leave nuclear deal

European Union warns Israel against annexation

EU condemns Netanyahu's plans to apply sovereignty to Jordan Valley and Dead Sea area, calling move 'illegal'.

European Union warns Israel against annexation

EU must be 'proactive and preventive' in fight against terror

EU Commissioner urges removal of 'terrorist content' from internet, says only way to address terror threat is by working together.

EU must be 'proactive and preventive' in fight against terror

European Union demands Israel halt demolition of illegal homes

EU calls for 'immediate halt' to demolition of illegal Arab apartment buildings constructed near security fence.

European Union demands Israel halt demolition of illegal homes

EU against relocation of embassies to Jerusalem

Report: EU officials tried to approve clause preventing member states from opening diplomatic missions in Israeli capital.

EU against relocation of embassies to Jerusalem

EU 'urges' Iran to end enrichment and uphold nuclear deal

After Iran announces breach of nuclear deal limits on uranium enrichment, European Union urges Iran to end violations of nuclear deal.

EU 'urges' Iran to end enrichment and uphold nuclear deal

EU presidency declares commitment to fighting anti-Semitism

Romanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union issues declaration on combating anti-Semitism at WJC-initiated meeting.

EU presidency declares commitment to fighting anti-Semitism

Jared Kushner to discuss Middle East with EU chief

President Trump's senior advisor, Jared Kushner, to meet with EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Brussels to discuss Mideast.

Jared Kushner to discuss Middle East with EU chief

PA wants EU to replace US in Middle East

PA representative to the UN begs EU to take reins of diplomacy from the US as the PA pledges to reject Trump peace plan.

PA wants EU to replace US in Middle East

Former European officials call to reject Trump peace plan

In letter, leading European figures demand EU's Mogherini reject Trump peace plan, claim plan would 'severely compound' previous failures.

Former European officials call to reject Trump peace plan

British lawmakers reject four Brexit alternatives

Britain expected to leave EU on April 12 without a deal, after lawmakers reject four alternatives to the government's Brexit plan.

British lawmakers reject four Brexit alternatives

From 2023: US visitors to Europe to require travel pass

Europe to implement new travel approval system, aiming to improve security and 'avoid problems' with illegal immigration and terrorism.

From 2023: US visitors to Europe to require travel pass

EU court rejects Hamas bid to unfreeze funds in Europe

European Union court upholds designation of Hamas as terrorist organization, extends freeze on group's assets.

EU court rejects Hamas bid to unfreeze funds in Europe

EU's Federica Mogherini meets US' Pompeo

Mogherini, Pompeo, emphasize need to cooperate on international affairs.

EU's Federica Mogherini meets US' Pompeo

EU warns Iran over ballistic missiles

EU welcomes new mechanism to bypass US sanctions on Iran, but also warns Islamic Republic over its ballistic missile program.

EU warns Iran over ballistic missiles

Iran to EU: Don't force us into boosting our missile range

Deputy chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards warns Europe against trying to halt Iran's missile development.

Iran to EU: Don't force us into boosting our missile range

EU introduces mechanism to bypass US sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany try to save 2015 nuclear deal with trade mechanism that would bypass US sanctions on Iran.

EU introduces mechanism to bypass US sanctions on Iran

EU ambassador to Israel hosts Holocaust Remembrance Day event

European Union Ambassador hosts Israeli delegation in Brussels for Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony.

EU ambassador to Israel hosts Holocaust Remembrance Day event

Trump to Europe: Don't even think of evading Iran sanctions

White House closely monitoring attempts by Europe to build channel with Iran to evade US sanctions, warns that US is prepared to punish EU.

Trump to Europe: Don't even think of evading Iran sanctions

Report: European Union still funding anti-Israel boycott

Despite claims EU is opposed to anti-Israel boycotts, Israel reveals that EU is still funding groups promoting BDS agenda against Israel.

Report: European Union still funding anti-Israel boycott

EU: Europe must ensure Jewish future on the continent

'When Jews leave, it is a bad sign of the state of Europe,' EU official warns as growing number of Jews consider emigrating.

EU: Europe must ensure Jewish future on the continent

EU gives nearly $1 million to map Jewish cemeteries

European Union awards nearly $1 million to project aiming to survey some 1,500 Jewish cemeteries in Eastern Europe.

EU gives nearly $1 million to map Jewish cemeteries

EU parliament honors fallen IDF soldier

European Parliament pays respects to Hadar Goldin, one of two fallen IDF soldiers whose remains are being held by Hamas in Gaza.

EU parliament honors fallen IDF soldier

1 in 3 EU Jews say they avoid Jewish sites out of security fears

One-third of European Jews considering emigrating, poll shows, as growing number say anti-Semitism making life difficult.

1 in 3 EU Jews say they avoid Jewish sites out of security fears

Open letter to the President of the Conference of European Rabbis

Open letter to the President of the Conference of European Rabbis

EU steps up fight against anti-Semitism

European Commission announces it is becoming a permanent international partner to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.

EU steps up fight against anti-Semitism

Netanyahu again hesitates to strike

All who care about court's honor when it comes to evacuating Jews suddenly lose faith in system when it comes to Khan al-Ahmar. Commentary.

Netanyahu again hesitates to strike

'Does EU agree with terrorist's motives?'

Deputy Minister Oren slams EU representative for 'violence can never be condoned' statement. 'EU never says that about terror in Europe.'

'Does EU agree with terrorist's motives?'

Greenblatt urges EU to adopt Trump's 'frank' approach towards PA

'Aid programs to Palestinian Authority have failed to promote peace,' US envoy tells EU donor nations, urges 'shunning' of Hamas.

Greenblatt urges EU to adopt Trump's 'frank' approach towards PA

EU to help Iran evade US sanctions

In bid to maintain Iran nuclear deal, EU works with Iran to continue trade while helping businesses evade US sanctions.

EU to help Iran evade US sanctions

Iran: Europe must offset consequences of US sanctions

Iran’s Foreign Minister warns his country can "reduce its implementation" of 2015 deal and even resume its uranium enrichment.

Iran: Europe must offset consequences of US sanctions

EU blasts Israeli Supreme Court decision

EU slams court ruling paving way for demolition of illegal Bedouin encampment east of Jerusalem. 'This threatens prospects of peace.'

EU blasts Israeli Supreme Court decision

Odeh claims: European Union supports us

Joint Arab List Chairman meets EU Foreign Minister Frederica Mogherini who 'shares concern about Nationality Law insult to Arab public.'

Odeh claims: European Union supports us

EU 'committed' to securing funding for UNRWA

European Union says 'many' countries have pledged support for UNRWA, urges US to reconsider 'regrettable' decision.

EU 'committed' to securing funding for UNRWA

Lithuania offers to broker talks between Israel and EU

Prime Minister of Lithuania offers to initiate dialogue between European Union and Israel in pursuit of 'compromise on int'l issues'.

Lithuania offers to broker talks between Israel and EU

Iran: EU must speed up efforts to save nuclear deal

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Kasami says world powers must increase effort if they seek to uphold accords.

Iran: EU must speed up efforts to save nuclear deal

EU summit on Yom Kippur raises questions for Jewish leaders

Some see meeting’s date as intentional slight.

 EU summit on Yom Kippur raises questions for Jewish leaders

EU condemns 'barbaric' attack in Adam

European Union condemns stabbing attack near Jerusalem in which a 31-year-old Israeli was murdered.

EU condemns 'barbaric' attack in Adam

Trump: EU is a 'foe' of the US

President Trump slams European Union on eve of meeting with President Putin, calling 28-state union an economic 'foe' of the US.

Trump: EU is a 'foe' of the US

Trump to UK: Don't negotiate with EU - sue them

British PM says President Trump advised her not to negotiate with EU over Brexit - but to sue.

Trump to UK: Don't negotiate with EU - sue them

Israel summons EU ambassador for reprimand

'EU doesn't understand Israel is sovereign state'. PM orders EU's envoy to Israel called in for formal dressing down.

Israel summons EU ambassador for reprimand

Report:

European Union: Nationality Law 'stinks of racism'

EU blasts bill being advanced by Netanyahu government, warns if passed it would harm Israel's international standing.

European Union: Nationality Law 'stinks of racism'

Israel bars European diplomats from illegal Arab town

IDF declares illegally-built Bedouin encampment near Jerusalem a closed military zone, blocks EU envoys from visiting.

Israel bars European diplomats from illegal Arab town

EU against PA 'terror salaries'

EU reportedly says it will begin discussions with PA on its 'pay to slay' policy. 'We do not believe violence merits any encouragement.'

EU against PA 'terror salaries'