EU rejects suspension of Israel Agreement amid internal divisions
The European Union has rejected a push by several member states to suspend its Association Agreement with Israel.
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Israel rejects French role in Lebanon negotiations
Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, stated that Israel would prefer to exclude France from ongoing peace efforts with Lebanon.
Germany’s ruling CDU wants to stop Gaza payments via UNRWA
Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has unanimously adopted a resolution at its federal party congress in Stuttgart demanding an end to German and European…
Italy holds back on Trump’s Gaza peace plan
Italy will not join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza, at least for the time being.
Does Europe deserve a seat at the Gaza peace plan table?
Like many leaders facing dire straits domestically, French President Macron hoped his control of foreign policy might allow him to claw back some of his lost prestige.
EU leaders welcome Middle East ceasefire agreement proposed by Trump
European Union leaders broadly welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas announced overnight by US President Donald Trump,.
What we know about the new Gaza deal
US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza, after days of indirect talks in Egypt.
Austrian minister claims State TV interview manipulated regarding Israel
Beate Meinl-Reisinger, Austria’s foreign minister, has accused State broadcasting behemoth ORF of deliberately cutting a passage from a television interview in…
French journalists’ group demands commentator’s dismissal over ‘hateful remarks’
The French Society of Journalists (SDJ) representing members at TV news channels BFM and RMC has called for the dismissal of the commentator Barbara Lefebvre over…
Trump’s plan for Gaza: a new start on an intractable problem
There have been the predictable negative reactions around Europe about President Trump's comments on Gaza, and particularly the proposal effectively to remove the…
Eurocrats ignore Trump influence while welcoming Gaza ceasefire
Eurocrats have welcomed the introduction of a ceasefire in Gaza while ignoring incoming US President Donald Trump's influence on getting the deal.
EU gives ‘full support’ to Biden’s Gaza ceasefire plan
The European Union has given its "full support" to an Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal floated by US President Joe Biden, officials have confirmed.
Council approves Bosnia accession talks, diluted Gaza deal
Leaders managed to agree on calling for peace in the Gaza Strip, though efforts by countries such as Spain and Ireland to get the Council to officially call for…
EC President to visit Cyprus amid humanitarian Gaza fears – and Russian sabre-rattling
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Cyprus this week as the bloc explores a possible humanitarian corridor through the Mediterranean…
Russia ‘spreads fake reports of Macron’s assassination fears’
Russia has been accused of spreading fake reports of a possible attempt to assassinate French President Emmanuel Macron in Ukraine.
Dutch court says fighter-jet parts for Israel ‘not allowed’
A court in The Hague ruled that the Netherlands has to end exports of parts for US Lockheed Martin F35 fighter jets to Israel, due to "a clear risk of serious violations…
European civil servants challenge West’s stance on Gaza
In an open letter co-ordinated by civil servants from the European Union and several Western nations, the signees called upon their governments and institutions…
Israeli, Palestinian ministers to attend meeting where EU will push for peace
The Israeli and Palestinian foreign ministers are to meet their European Union counterparts on Monday as the EU considers potential steps toward a comprehensive…
Sánchez appoints minister of Palestinian origin to new cabinet
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has appointed a minister of Palestinian origin in his new cabinet.
EU to triple aid to Gaza as leaders gather for emergency Middle East summit
The European Union will triple the amount of aid it is sending to Gaza, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced.