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Greta Thunberg hits back at Donald Trump over anger management jibe

Britain sanctions 2 Israeli ministers for ‘inciting extremist violence’ against Palestinians

UK officials say civil servants concerned about British support for Israel can resign

Israel deports Greta Thunberg

Israel intercepts Greta Thunberg’s Gaza aid ship
Israeli military ordered to block aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition says it is on a mission aimed at delivering supplies to the Gaza Strip.
5 Palestinians reportedly killed en route to aid sites
The incidents highlight the challenges in delivering aid to Gaza despite Israel’s agreement to ease a nearly three-month-long blockade on the enclave.
France probes activists accused of obstructing Gaza aid
One of the groups reportedly targeted was sanctioned by the EU last year.
Costa hints EU could penalize Israel over Gaza offensive
Diplomats are weighing up plans to downgrade ties despite opposition from some capitals.
France reiterates its military equipment isn’t used in Gaza as protest blocks shipment to Israel
Protest by dock workers highlights the growing pressure on European governments to convince Israel to either scale back or end its bombing campaign in Gaza.
Das Update zu Wadephul und Israel
Der deutsche Außenminister hat seinen Amtskollegen Gideon Sa’ar aus Israel in Berlin empfangen. Nach einem Besuch am Holocaust-Mahnmal gab es eine Pressekonferenz zu den tagesaktuellen politischen Themen. …
Germany’s foreign minister condemns Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements
Germany will continue delivering weapons to Israel despite unusually open criticism of the Israeli government.
Das Update zum Israel-Streit in der Union
Offener Dissens zwischen dem CSU-Landesgruppenchef Alexander Hoffmann und dem CDU-Außenpolitiker Johannes Wadephul. Wadephul bekommt deutlichen Widerspruch dafür, dass er deutsche Waffenexporte nach Israel überprüfen lassen will. Rasmus …
Dozens of Palestinians killed en route to aid hub, health authorities claim
Israel refutes the claims, which come amid broader criticism of aid distribution efforts backed by Israel and the U.S.
China slams Macron over ‘unacceptable’ comments on Taiwan and Ukraine
French president warned that unchecked Russian aggression in Ukraine could set a precedent in Asia.
Germany to review Israel weapons exports, foreign minister says
Johann Wadephul signals a potential policy shift as Berlin reassesses arms shipments to Israel over humanitarian concerns in Gaza.
Macron says Europe must ‘harden’ stance on Israel unless Gaza crisis eases
French president said recognition of Palestinian state is “moral duty” and “political necessity.”
Between a smack and a hard place — Poland votes, Orbán provokes, and Brussels shows its teeth
Slaps were exchanged — some literal, some political — and suddenly Brussels isn’t just watching from the sidelines. This week on EU Confidential, we dive into a …
France lobbying Europeans, UK to recognize Palestinian statehood
Paris is set to move forward with recognition as pressure mounts on Israel to halt its military campaign in the Gaza Strip.
Sweden hauls in Israeli ambassador over Gaza humanitarian crisis
Europe’s impatience with Israel’s war is building.
Germany’s Merz blasts Israeli offensive in Gaza
“To harm the civilian population to such an extent,” the German chancellor said, “can no longer be justified as a fight against Hamas terrorism.”
Das Update zum Merz-Auftritt bei der Republica
Auf der wichtigsten Digitalkonferenz Europas spricht der Kanzler über Krieg und Krisen. Dabei findet er klare Worte zum Vorgehen Israels im Gazastreifen, gibt Einblicke in seine bisherigen …
German SPD lawmakers urge halt to arms exports to Israel over Gaza war
Senior SPD lawmaker Ralf Stegner tells Stern magazine that the ‘humanitarian catastrophe … must not be prolonged with German weapons.”
Austrian court overturns ex-chancellor Kurz’s perjury conviction
Former leader had received an 8-month suspended prison sentence for allegedly deceiving parliament under oath.
EU sports chief hints Israel should get the boot from competitions over Gaza war
“Through sport, we have to promote the values that we stand for, with any country,” Glenn Micallef says.
World Food Programme Director calls food situation in Gaza ‘a catastrophe’
“We need to get in, and we need to get in at scale,” Cindy McCain said.
Leo Varadkar on Donald Trump, and the EU’s Israel dilemma
Presented by European Biodiesel Board.
MEP and staffer scuffle over Gaza in European Parliament
Parliament administration says security footage backs up the lawmaker’s version of events.
2 Israeli embassy staffers killed in shooting outside Washington’s Capital Jewish Museum
This isn’t the first time in recent weeks that an act of violence has rocked the country’s Jewish community.