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'Future as good neighbors'

World welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

European Commission President welcomes 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, calling it a relief after heavy loss of life. Germany and the UN call for long-term regional peace through Hezbollah’s disarmament.

World welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

EU moves to expand drone, missile tech ban on Iran

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announces plans to expand drone and missile tech export bans on Iran as the regime’s crackdown leaves thousands dead.

EU moves to expand drone, missile tech ban on Iran

As death toll soars

EU to propose new sanctions against Iran

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen condemns Iran’s rising protest death toll as “horrifying" and says new sanctions will be proposed swiftly.

EU to propose new sanctions against Iran

EU official:

'No place for the poison of antisemitism'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen lights Hanukkah candles in Brussels, condemns rising antisemitism across Europe and unveils plan to protect Jews after deadly Sydney terror attack.

'No place for the poison of antisemitism'

EU proposes suspending trade agreement with Israel

The European Commission proposes suspension of trade concessions with Israel and sanctions on 'extremist' ministers of the Israeli government and 'violent settlers.'

EU proposes suspending trade agreement with Israel

'Empowering terrorist organization'

Sa’ar’s sharp letter to Ursula von der Leyen

The Foreign Minister sent a sharp letter to Ursula von der Leyen, warning that a European trade suspension with Israel would be a moral offense that has never been taken against any other country.

Sa’ar’s sharp letter to Ursula von der Leyen

EU advances measures against Israel

The European Union is presenting measures against Israel, including suspending bilateral assistance, imposing sanctions on ministers, and establishing a mechanism for Gaza reconstruction.

EU advances measures against Israel

Amid attacks on her integrity:

EJC rallies support for EU antisemitism envoy

European Jewish Congress joins dozens of leading Jewish organizations in strong support for EU coordinator on antisemitism, Katharina von Schnurbein.

EJC rallies support for EU antisemitism envoy

EU leaders call on Iran to restart nuclear talks after US strikes

German, British leaders and EU officials urge Iran to engage in negotiations with the US in the wake of America's strikes on Iran's nuclear program.

EU leaders call on Iran to restart nuclear talks after US strikes

European Commission Pres.:

'There can be no justification for Hamas' acts of terror'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in statement on one-year anniversary of Hamas attack: I condemn once again, and in the strongest possible terms, those barbarous attacks, we reiterate our call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

'There can be no justification for Hamas' acts of terror'

'Free Palestine!'

Anti-Israel protester interrupts European Commission President

Speech by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen briefly interrupted by a man who accused her of being a "criminal" over her support for Israel.

Anti-Israel protester interrupts European Commission President

European Commission:

'Hamas terrorists should release all hostages'

European Commission President welcomes extension of truce between Israel and Hamas: The agreement extends the window of hope.

'Hamas terrorists should release all hostages'

European Commission President:

'Wholeheartedly welcome agreement for pause in hostilities'

European Commission President von der Leyen: 'Every day these mothers and children are held hostage by terrorists is one too many.'

'Wholeheartedly welcome agreement for pause in hostilities'

Ursula von der Leyen:

'Europe and Israel are bound to be friends and allies'

European Commission Pres. von der Leyen sends message of friendship to Israel, in celebration of Israel's 75th Independence Day.

'Europe and Israel are bound to be friends and allies'

President Herzog meets with European Comm. Pres. Von der Leyen

The Presidents discussed Israel-EU relations in meeting ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

President Herzog meets with European Comm. Pres. Von der Leyen

Pfizer CEO backs out of EU COVID committee hearing

European parliamentarians don't even know how much the EU paid Pfizer for the shots.

Pfizer CEO backs out of EU COVID committee hearing

EU Commission head praises ‘unique partnership’ with Israel

President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen meets with PM Bennet to announce partnership on several fronts, including on energy.

EU Commission head praises ‘unique partnership’ with Israel

University to grant honorary degree to European Commission Pres.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to receive honorary doctorate from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

University to grant honorary degree to European Commission Pres.

EU to ban Russian oil

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said it was Russia that was 'sinking' as a result of the war - not Ukraine.

EU to ban Russian oil

EU 'will spare no efforts' to save Iran deal

EU Commission President says the EU will reach out to all parties to 2015 deal in attempt to save it.

EU 'will spare no efforts' to save Iran deal

German minister refuses to cover her head in Saudi Arabia

German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen refuses to wear traditional Muslim attire in Riyadh. Saudi Arabians take to Twitter to condemn.

German minister refuses to cover her head in Saudi Arabia

Netanyahu: New Threats Bringing Israel, Arab States Together

PM tells visiting German Defense Minister that while both Sunni and Shia Islamism pose a regional threat, Iran is by far the greater danger.

Netanyahu: New Threats Bringing Israel, Arab States Together

Yaalon: Iran More Worrisome than Before

Defense Minister tells visiting German defense minister Iran is no longer isolated diplomatically.

Yaalon: Iran More Worrisome than Before

Israel May Purchase German Ships to Protect Natural Gas Fields

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon and German counterpart discussed possible purchase of surface ships to defend natural gas fields.

Israel May Purchase German Ships to Protect Natural Gas Fields