European Union
French court shortens Marine Le Pen's ban from office but orders electronic tag
The court ruled Le Pen would serve a three-year jail term. Although the court said two years were suspended, it ordered her to wear an electronic ankle tag for one year.
Trump calls Italy's Meloni a 'nice person' but blames her for not helping with Iran
French President Emmanuel Macron lands in Syria in first visit to post-Assad Damascus by EU head
UK sanctions Russians that allegedly developed chemical weapons used to kill Navalny
Zionist NGO Regavim to countersue Canada, EU over sanctions, denies claims of violence - interview
On Tuesday, the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, France, New Zealand, and Australia announced new sanctions against several individuals and organizations in the West Bank.
Paris misreads Israeli reality: Sanctioning settlers won't bring Palestinian statehood - editorial
If the Europeans hope their sanctions will bend Israel’s will, they are deeply misreading the Israeli public. Such actions will be used in the upcoming election campaign to bolster the Right.
France pushes coordinated sanctions on Israel over West Bank violence
France is seeking to increase pressure on Israel through national sanctions over West Bank violence, European diplomats said.
Hardline right-wing MKs Ben-Gvir, Smotrich banned from travel to Ireland - report
Reports cited Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, who told reporters that he had heard from Ireland's Justice Ministry that Ben-Gvir and Smotrich had been banned.
European Union considers limiting protection for Ukrainian men of fighting age
The European Union activated the Temporary Protection Directive after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine to manage large-scale arrivals of displaced people.
EU pledges €100M to Lebanese army to reinforce state against Hezbollah threat
Kaja Kallas announced the EU is giving €100M to Lebanon’s military to reinforce its forces, empower institutions, and reduce Hezbollah’s influence in the country.
Behind the smiles and the sanctions: The hidden truth about Israeli-European relations
Amid headlines of EU-Israel tension, Prof. Sharon Pardo reveals that trade, arms, and cooperation quietly persist, even as EU statements grow harsher.
Trump to attend NATO summit in Turkey despite tensions over Iran war support
Despite criticizing NATO over Iran war support, Trump will attend the July summit in Ankara, U.S. officials confirm, aiming to address alliance disagreements.
EU's negative statements about Israel increased post-October 7 - study
JPPI President Professor Yedidiya Stern described the findings as evidence that Europe is "turning its back on Jews," despite it once being "home to the majority of the Jewish people."
The crucial role of Israel’s next national security adviser - opinion
A senior diplomat once captured Israel’s foreign relations for me in just four words: “The good is improving; the bad is deteriorating.”
