European Union
Five European military powers plan drone defense program amid concerns of US commitment to NATO
They are meeting as European leaders work to boost defense capabilities amid increased European doubts about Washington's commitment to protect the continent through the NATO alliance.
European Union explores possible support for new Gaza administration committee
Finnish FM visits Jerusalem for first time since 2016, discusses regional issues with FM Sa'ar
EU warns Iranian regime's protest crackdowns may constitute crimes against humanity
Over half of Europeans believe antisemitism is a problem in their country - poll
The Eurobarometer survey was published on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, asking each country in the European Union on their levels of perceived antisemitism.
Israel to reopen Rafah Crossing to civilians, coordinate with Egypt, EU, PA on security
Entrance and exit through the crossing will be allowed only through coordination first with Egypt, Army Radio explained on Wednesday. Egypt will then transfer names to the Shin Bet.
EU countries who blocked IRGC terror designation were threatened by Iran - report
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denounced the EU's decision to designate the IRGC as terrorists, calling it a "major strategic mistake," a "blatant hypocrisy... selective outrage."
'Region does not need new war': EU designates Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organization
Israel welcomed the move, with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar calling it "an important and historic decision."
North Macedonia MP Rashela Mizrahi brings solidarity message to Israel during parliamentary visit
The visit was billed as a first-of-its-kind parliamentary delegation from North Macedonia to Israel, chaired by Mizrahi with logistical support from the American Jewish Committee (AJC).
How Hamas plans to survive Phase II of Gaza ceasefire with Turkey's help - analysis
This idea would seem to be an obvious non-starter for how to proceed in Gaza, especially as Israel and the Trump administration want to see Hamas disarmed.
Why the West is finally waking up to the Muslim Brotherhood - opinion
For nearly a century, the Muslim Brotherhood has perfected the art of gradualism – an ideology that advances one seemingly harmless step at a time.
France's National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media
President Emmanuel Macron is urging France to follow Australia, whose ban for under-16s on social media platforms including Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube came into force in December.
Italy's FM demands EU include IRGC in terror group list in response to Iran's protests crackdown
"The losses suffered by the civilian population during the protests demand a clear response," Italian FM Antonio Tajani wrote on X.
Two Italian policemen in West Bank held up by settler, forced to kneel at gunpoint
The two military policemen were stopped on Sunday by an armed Israeli while they were carrying out a site inspection ahead of a planned visit by EU ambassadors to a village near Ramallah.
