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Zionist Union: Harming Israel's Economy Won't Bring Peace

Zionist Union party condemns EU decision to label "settlement" products, says that is not the way to resume peace talks.

Zionist Union: Harming Israel's Economy Won't Bring Peace

France Backs Labeling Israeli 'Settlement Produce'

French Economy Min. says Paris favors EU move to label Jewish-made goods from Judea and Samaria; decision imminent.

France Backs Labeling Israeli 'Settlement Produce'

EU Official Attacks Woman, Abuses Her as 'Dirty Jewess'

Witnesses at a cafe in Brussels say EU labor union head tried to choke woman while asserting 'Hitler should have exterminated all Jews.'

EU Official Attacks Woman, Abuses Her as 'Dirty Jewess'

'You Can't Label Settlement Products Made in Israel'

EU's Lars Faaborg-Andersen says the EU opposes boycotts of Israel - but can understand why they happen.

'You Can't Label Settlement Products Made in Israel'

EU: Israeli Construction Questions Commitment to Two States

EU condemns plans for new construction in Beit El, says they "call into question" Israel's commitment to the two-state solution.

EU: Israeli Construction Questions Commitment to Two States

Iran Secures $2 Billion in Trade Deals with European Companies

Less than two weeks since signing nuclear deal, Iranian deputy minister says European businesses already rushing to boost Tehran's coffers.

Iran Secures $2 Billion in Trade Deals with European Companies

EU Tries to Revive Stalled Israel-Palestinian Peace Talks

EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini exploring idea of 'int'l support group' to bring Israel and Palestinians back to drawing table.

EU Tries to Revive Stalled Israel-Palestinian Peace Talks

What Israel Should Learn from the Greek Crisis

What Israel Should Learn from the Greek Crisis

Watch: Greek PM's Dressing-Down at EU Parliament Goes Viral

Belgian MP's sarcastic, highly-animated lecture to leftist Greek leader over imploding economy goes viral; 'I know it's hard for a leftist!'

Watch: Greek PM's Dressing-Down at EU Parliament Goes Viral

Edelstein to EU Ambassadors: Instead of Boycotts Let's Cooperate

EU ambassadors visit Knesset to learn about 'Green Knesset' project and how Israel promotes international ties with environmentalism.

Edelstein to EU Ambassadors: Instead of Boycotts Let's Cooperate

EU Announces New Round of Talks with Iran

New round of nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers will begin this week in Vienna, says the European Commission.

EU Announces New Round of Talks with Iran

Danish Official Who Snubbed Israel to Head UNGA

Former Danish parliament speaker Mogens Lykketoft urges 'human rights' and 'peace' - but refused to meet with Israeli officials.

Danish Official Who Snubbed Israel to Head UNGA

EU Reviving Plan to Label 'Settlement' Products

EU official reveals the body is preparing guidelines that would force Israel to label products made in Judea and Samaria.

EU Reviving Plan to Label 'Settlement' Products

Czech FM Urges Israel to Use Mideast Crisis to its Advantage

Czech FM intends to push two-state solution in talks with Netanyahu to encourage Israel to partner with other Arab countries.

Czech FM Urges Israel to Use Mideast Crisis to its Advantage

French FM Will Visit to Prompt New Israel-PA Talks

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius is set to visit Israel next month, with a new plan to get Israel and the PA talking.

French FM Will Visit to Prompt New Israel-PA Talks

European MPs Condemn PA After Watchdog Report

Palestinian Media Watch report noting that PA is still paying terror salaries makes waves.

European MPs Condemn PA After Watchdog Report

Rivlin and Mogherini Discuss Renewing Peace Talks

'Conflict will only end when both peoples understand we must live together' in peace, Rivlin tells EU Foreign Affairs Chief.

Rivlin and Mogherini Discuss Renewing Peace Talks

NGO Monitor Unveils EU's Biased Role in the Peace Process

Is the EU a fair mediator in peace talks between Israel and the PA? NGO Monitor's new analysis shows EU's bias against Israel.

NGO Monitor Unveils EU's Biased Role in the Peace Process

EU's Mogherini Wants 'More Active Role' in Middle East

EU foreign policy chief says the bloc wants a more active role in seeking peace between Israel and the PA.

EU's Mogherini Wants 'More Active Role' in Middle East

EU's Mogherini to Visit Israel, PA Next Week

EU foreign policy chief to visit the Middle East as part of renewed push to resume peace talks.

EU's Mogherini to Visit Israel, PA Next Week

US, EU Condemn 'Illegal' Building in Jerusalem

Plans released to build 900 homes in Ramat Shlomo. EU, US condemn 'illegal' and 'disappointing' move.

US, EU Condemn 'Illegal' Building in Jerusalem

EU's Mogherini Congratulates Netanyahu, Urges Peace Talks

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs calls for resumption of peace talks with the end goal of a “two-state” solution.

EU's Mogherini Congratulates Netanyahu, Urges Peace Talks

EU Wants Iran to Play a 'Major Regional Role'

Mogherini says nuclear deal will let leading state terror sponsor which has been expanding hegemony have a 'major role' in Middle East.

EU Wants Iran to Play a 'Major Regional Role'

Lapid Blasts EU Call to Label 'Settlement' Products

Yesh Atid chairman says labelling products from Judea and Samaria could wreak havoc on the entire Israeli economy.

Lapid Blasts EU Call to Label 'Settlement' Products

EU Label on Israeli 'Settlement' Goods: A Yellow 'Jude' Badge

16 of 28 EU countries press foreign affairs head to label goods from Judea and Samaria as part of an economic offensive on Israel.

EU Label on Israeli 'Settlement' Goods: A Yellow 'Jude' Badge

EU Parliament Recognizes Armenian Genocide

Following Pope Francis's lead, EU lawmakers vote overwhelmingly to recognize genocide in move likely to trigger Turkish anger.

EU Parliament Recognizes Armenian Genocide

EU Parliamentarian: The Writing is On the Wall

EU Parliamentarian Meir Haviv said that the Jews of Europe felt they were facing the same dangers their parents and grandparents had.

EU Parliamentarian: The Writing is On the Wall

Over 6,000 European Jihadists Fighting in Syria

EU desperately looking for means of combating rapidly growing homegrown Islamist terrorists setting off for jihad.

Over 6,000 European Jihadists Fighting in Syria

Europeans Won't Punish Israel on Iran for Palestinian Policy

Even if Israel had more conciliatory policy, it probably wouldn't affect Iran talks, says expert.

Europeans Won't Punish Israel on Iran for Palestinian Policy

EU Keeps Hamas on Terror List Despite Ruling

EU petition negates EU Court of Justice ruling ordering the terrorist group to be de-listed.

EU Keeps Hamas on Terror List Despite Ruling

EU Calls on Israel to Cooperate with UN's Gaza Probe

EU calls on Israel to allow UN human rights investigator Makarim Wibisono to visit Gaza.

EU Calls on Israel to Cooperate with UN's Gaza Probe

Europe’s Emerging Center-Right Tips the Scales Back

At a critical historical moment, Europe has begun to pivot toward Israel because of Islamist terrorism on the continent.

Europe’s Emerging Center-Right Tips the Scales Back

EU Planning Sanctions on Israel for 'Polarizing Jerusalem'

Leaked EU report blames Israel's "settlement activity" for the situation in Jerusalem, recommends sanctions.

EU Planning Sanctions on Israel for 'Polarizing Jerusalem'

EU 5 Praise Israel's Gaza Work

Five leading European Union countries praise Israel’s Gaza rebuilding efforts, criticize the PA. Hamas: 'We're Ready for War'.

EU 5 Praise Israel's Gaza Work

EU Considering Continental Task-Force to Fight Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitic attacks are sweeping Europe - what will the EU do about it? 'No future for Jews in Europe means no future for Europe.'

EU Considering Continental Task-Force to Fight Anti-Semitism

Watch: Illegal EU Structure Demolished in Jerusalem

Jerusalem police finally cracking down on illegal EU and Arab building Tuesday, demolishing structure built unlawfully near Mt. Scopus.

Watch: Illegal EU Structure Demolished in Jerusalem

Watch: Rock from Illegal EU Settlement Nearly Downs Drone

Regavim drone has close encounter with rock thrown by Arabs, while documenting illegal Arab settlements bearing EU flag.

Watch: Rock from Illegal EU Settlement Nearly Downs Drone

ISIS: Pro-Palestinians in Europe Actually Sleeper ISIS Cells

New ISIS text calls on Muslims who are active in pro-Palestinian groups in the EU to rise up, conquer Rome by 2020.

ISIS: Pro-Palestinians in Europe Actually Sleeper ISIS Cells

'Some settlements more equal than others'

EU Accused of 'Colonialism' for Funding Illegal Arab Settlements

NGO says European Union policy of meddling in Israel's internal affairs a form of colonialism, as EU slammed for double standards.

EU Accused of 'Colonialism' for Funding Illegal Arab Settlements

EU Ready to Strike Israel with Sanctions One Day After Elections

Report: EU countries behind sanctions against Israel scheduled against right-wing gov't, will push for full withdrawal from Judea-Samaria.

EU Ready to Strike Israel with Sanctions One Day After Elections

Bennett Reprimands EU Ambassadors in Closed Meeting

'To isolate Israel and tie its hands economically, hoping we commit suicide, is immoral,' Bennett said to EU in leaked recording.

Bennett Reprimands EU Ambassadors in Closed Meeting

'European hypocrisy'

Report Exposes EU Illegal Settlement in Judea and Samaria

Regavim details how EU breaches Oslo by conducting widespread illegal building in Israeli-controlled area to create de facto 'Palestine.'

Report Exposes EU Illegal Settlement in Judea and Samaria

Man with Chainsaw, Gun Arrested Outside EU Parliament

Unstable Slovakian man with gun and chainsaw in his possession arrested outside the EU Parliament in Brussels by Belgian police.

Man with Chainsaw, Gun Arrested Outside EU Parliament

Merkel, Orban to Mull Over Anti-Semitism in Hungary

European leaders to discuss Jobbik, rising tide of hate crimes in Hungary against Jews in visit to Budapest synagogue.

Merkel, Orban to Mull Over Anti-Semitism in Hungary

France Reveals New Terrorism Laws as Paris Suspects Charged

Four suspected accomplices of kosher supermarket terrorist Amedy Coulibaly charged with terrorism offenses; France mulls tougher measures.

France Reveals New Terrorism Laws as Paris Suspects Charged

Can Europe Convince Jews Not to Leave?

EU admits to 'huge challenge' reassuring Jews that 'they have a future in Europe,' as Islamist terror and anti-Semitism continue to rage.

Can Europe Convince Jews Not to Leave?

Europe Plans its War on Islamist Terrorism

France and EU officials to reveal new counter-terror measures as the continent reels from attacks, and raids continue to spread.

Europe Plans its War on Islamist Terrorism

EU's Mogherini Calls for 'Fresh Look' at Israel-PA Peace Talks

EU's foreign policy chief calls for new ways to revive the frozen peace talks between Israel and the PA, suggests the Quartet should expand.

EU's Mogherini Calls for 'Fresh Look' at Israel-PA Peace Talks

Hamas Blasts EU's Decision as 'Immoral'

As Hamas slams the EU for appealing its terror blacklist status, Israel welcomes the 'unsurprising' news with 'happiness.'

Hamas Blasts EU's Decision as 'Immoral'

EU to Appeal Removal of Hamas from Terror List

EU decides to appeal European Court of Justice decision that removed group from blacklist on 'technicality'; Hamas slams 'immoral' move.

EU to Appeal Removal of Hamas from Terror List

Liberman Wonders 'When Will EU Condemn Belgium and France?'

FM cynically asks when EU, perennial critic of Israeli counter-terror, will slam Europeans for 'excessive force' and demand negotiations.

Liberman Wonders 'When Will EU Condemn Belgium and France?'

EU Counter-Terrorism Chief: We Can't Prevent All Attacks

Europe's top counter-terrorism official says it's impossible to prevent all future terror plots 'without becoming a totalitarian society.'

EU Counter-Terrorism Chief: We Can't Prevent All Attacks

Former US Negotiator: Stop Giving PA Free Rein

US chief negotiator Dennis Ross pens NYT op/ed calling on the EU to 'stop giving Palestinians a pass.'

Former US Negotiator: Stop Giving PA Free Rein

Liberman: The EU is Israel's Biggest Challenge

Liberman says Oslo Accords, status quo have both collapsed, notes EU crucial for Israel's economic interests.

Liberman: The EU is Israel's Biggest Challenge

EU Calls for Peace Talks After PA Fails at UN

EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini says vote at the Security Council underlines the need for Israel and the PA to resume talks.

EU Calls for Peace Talks After PA Fails at UN

Erdogan to Europe: Don't Criticize Us, Fight Islamophobia

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan slams European countries for criticizing deteriorating press freedom in Turkey.

Erdogan to Europe: Don't Criticize Us, Fight Islamophobia

EU Ambassador Reassures Israel: Hamas is Still a Terrorist Group

Lars Faaborg-Andersen says recent decision to remove Hamas from EU's list of terrorist orgs means nothing in practical terms.

EU Ambassador Reassures Israel: Hamas is Still a Terrorist Group

ZOA Head: EU Legitimizing 'Arab Nazism'

Special interview: ZOA President Morton Klein explains why EU striking Hamas from blacklist means 'Europe doesn't care about killing Jews.'

ZOA Head: EU Legitimizing 'Arab Nazism'

Netanyahu: Europe 'Learned Nothing' From the Holocaust

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu contrasts the negative attitude of the EU to Israel with the 'true friendship' expressed by the US.

Netanyahu: Europe 'Learned Nothing' From the Holocaust

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European Parliament Votes to Recognize 'Palestine'

EU parliament votes to recognize Palestinian state 'in principle', just hours after removing Hamas from terrorism blacklist.

European Parliament Votes to Recognize 'Palestine'