Top EU diplomat renews call for captives’ release after meeting hostages’ families "To not know the fate of your loved ones is unbearable," said E.U. foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas JNS Staff Jan. 15, 2025
Sa’ar: ‘Great opportunities’ for Israel in Trump’s second term The foreign minister also expressed hope for improved relations under Kaja Kallas, the new E.U. High Representative. Dec. 24, 2024
Israel to lobby EU, UK to designate Houthis as terrorists “The Houthis pose a threat not only to Israel but to the region and the entire world,” Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said in a statement. Joshua Marks Dec. 24, 2024
EU foreign ministers agree to resume Association Council meetings with Israel The summit will be followed by the first high-level dialogue with the Palestinian Authority. Dec. 17, 2024
Kallas takes reins as top EU diplomat, replacing Borrell Josep Borrell's five-year tenure was marked by incessant criticism of Israel and a lack of action against Iranian-backed terrorism. Dec. 1, 2024
Jews ditch Dutch leftist party over Amsterdam pogrom wavering The pro-E.U. Volt movement supported a motion accusing Israel of genocide shortly after its leader denied Muslim immigration is tied to antisemitism. Canaan Lidor Nov. 25, 2024
France calls for united EU response to surge in antisemitism French officials urged E.U. unity to combat the alarming rise in antisemitism on the continent since Oct. 7, 2023. Nov. 20, 2024
Israeli FM praises ‘severe’ EU sanctions on Iran According to the E.U. Council, the sanctions will target ports and ships involved in transporting Iranian missiles and drones. Nov. 19, 2024
EU rejects move to suspend dialogue with Israel over Gaza The Polish foreign minister told the press that European diplomats had not forgotten "who started the current cycle of violence." JNS Staff Nov. 19, 2024
