European Union

Turkish President Erdogan to attend China-led summit amid series of Eastern-aligned meetings

Ankara has expressed interest in joining international organizations led by Beijing, Moscow.

By KRISTINA JOVANOVSKI/THE MEDIA LINE
01/07/2024

European Union condemns Israeli authorization of five new settlements

The Security Cabinet authorized one outpost for every country that unilaterally recognized Palestine as a state in the last month, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich explained.

Josep Borrell, known for being critical of Israel, to be replaced as EU's foreign policy chief

Kaja Kallas supports a two-state-solution and has previously spoken extensively about the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Hanegbi: Gaza day after plans must happen now, ousting Hamas takes time

The cabinet has authorized the IDF to lead a process of finding an initial alternative, starting with north Gaza in the near future, Hanegbi said.

Surprisingly high scores: Israel-positive results seen in balloting abroad

Political Affairs: Results are coming in from elections for politicians indicating that Israel’s position in the world might not be as bad as the impression gleaned from social media and on campuses

21/06/2024
 (L-R) Cypriot President Nikos Christodoluides; Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah

Why pick on us? Cyprus bemused by Hezbollah threats

"The Republic of Cyprus is in no way involved in war conflict," Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides responded, describing Nasrallah's comments as "not pleasant."

By REUTERS
20/06/2024

Hungary’s EU Presidency will improve bloc’s ties with Israel - FM Katz

"The period of the Hungarian presidency is an unprecedented opportunity to improve Israel's position in the European Union” Katz said.

What the European Election results mean for Israel and European Jews

Jews around the world wonder what the results mean for relations between Israel and the EU?

By VLAD OLTEANU , NUNO WAHNON MARTINS
17/06/2024

As Israeli tourism to Georgia has boomed, these Israelis have put down roots in Tbilisi

Many Israelis have purchased timeshares in the Black Sea resort of Batumi, and Georgia is considered a prime destination for skiing and hiking as well as travel focused on food and wine.

By LARRY LUXNER/JTA
14/06/2024

The enemy within: Putin's political mercenaries in the EU Parliament

These politicians are also responsible for the fatigue regarding EU enlargement, as attention is constantly drawn to Ukraine, a preference aligned with the Kremlin’s strategies.

By VLADIMIR KRULJ
12/06/2024
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