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Ireland poised to blunt sanctions on Israel under corporate pressure, say sources
Ireland's government is one of the most outspoken critics of the war in Gaza, but, unlike others such as Spain, it hosts the European headquarters of some of the US's biggest companies.
Russian air attack wounds six, sparks fires in Kharkiv, Ukraine says
EU confirms it has reinstated sanctions against Iran
EU leaders are letting politics, not reality, drive Palestinian state push - opinion
Israel must draw its own borders, starting with the Jordan Valley - opinion
As nations recognize a Palestinian state, Israel has a chance to respond by applying sovereignty over the Jordan Valley, securing its eastern front.
Denmark drone chaos is a lesson for the future - analysis
The Russian invasion of Ukraine should have already led to better drone defenses in Europe. Now, the recent incidents in Poland, Denmark and other countries continue to be a wake-up call.
Holy war: How Russia recruited Orthodox priests to sway Moldova's voters
Moldova’s Orthodox clergy, after all-expenses-paid pilgrimages to Russia, spread anti-Western messages online, influencing the country’s pivotal elections with Russian backing.
EU's von der Leyen says she wants Europe to stop buying Russian oil by end of year
In response to the Kremlin's incursions, Trump said that NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter NATO airspace.
Instead of recognizing ‘Palestine,’ Europe should present a strategic plan for Gaza - opinion
Recognition alone – currently planned by France, Britain, Belgium, Canada, and others – will not bring peace.
Portugal to recognize a Palestinian state, government says
Portugal will join a handful of other EU members supporting the recognition.
Merz: Germany still to decide whether to back sanctions on Israel
Merz said Israel's actions in Gaza were not proportional to its stated goals, but said Germany did not share the view that the actions amounted to genocide.
EU science festival visits Israel
The European Researchers’ Night 2025 will be running across Europe on September 26, but is being held in Israel a week early.
‘More visible and credible,’ NATO debuts eastern sentry after Russian drone incursions
In response to the Russian incursion, NATO launched Operation Eastern Sentry, a framework that allows commanders to move fighters, sensors, and ground-based air defenses.
EU proposes to end parts of free trade agreement with Israel, sanction 'extremist' Israelis
The EU is Israel's largest trading partner, and accounts for over 30% of Israel's total international trade.
EU executive will adopt new sanctions against Israel on Wednesday, spokesperson says
Sanctions targeting trade agreements with Israel have long been discussed by European Union officials.
