EU
-
Italian press unions demand unrestricted journalist access to Gaza
Press unions and organizations in Italy have called on the Italian government and the European Union to pressure the Tel Aviv regime to allow unrestricted and immediate access for foreign journalists to enter the Gaza Strip.
-
EU commissioner criticizes Israel for blocking Red Cross access to Palestinian prisoners
European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management has condemned the Israeli regime’s decision to prevent the Red Cross from accessing Palestinian prisoners, labeling it a violation of humanitarian principles.
-
HRW urges EU to sustain pressure on Israel
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the European Union to maintain pressure on Israel to end human rights violations, adding that this policy must continue regardless of the current ceasefire situation in the Gaza Strip.
-
Former French Foreign Ministry Spokesperson to ABNA:
The Snapback Mechanism Was Meant to Appease Trump; Iran Has Found Its Own Way to Mitigate Sanctions
Many analysts believe the European troika’s decision to activate the snapback mechanism stemmed from U.S. pressure, describing its impact on Iran as far less significant than the propaganda and psychological warfare currently spreading across Iranian media and public discourse.
-
Criticism of Swedish MEP’s Proposal to Ban Hijab in the European Parliament
A right-wing Swedish member of the European Parliament has launched a campaign to ban the wearing of hijab and other Islamic attire within the institution, a move that has sparked widespread reactions.
-
European Union commits to Gaza rebuilding, Palestinian State support
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has outlined the EU’s stance on the Palestinian issue, emphasizing support for Gaza and the establishment of a viable Palestinian state.
-
Europe and its double standards regarding Israel
Europe announces with media fanfare its intention to partially suspend the agreement with Israel. Partially, as if genocide could be measured in percentages, as if the occupation could be accepted halfway, and as if Palestinian blood were worth less than that of other peoples.
-
-
Ireland urges EU to take action against Israel over Gaza massacres, famine
Ireland on Saturday called on the European Union (EU) to take concrete measures against Israel, citing what it described as “horrific massacres” and famine in Gaza Strip.
-
Over 200 former EU diplomats urge action on Gaza
More than 200 former European Union diplomats and ambassadors have signed a public letter urging urgent action over Israel’s war in Gaza and its crimes in the West Bank, warning that the bloc risks losing credibility if it fails to respond.
-
Over 100 former EU lawmakers urge suspension of Israel trade deal Over Gaza starvation
More than 100 former members of the European Parliament (MEPs) representing various political factions have jointly condemned the continuous starvation of the civilian population in Gaza as a “war crime,” calling for the complete suspension of the EU’s Association Agreement with Israel.
-
EU, 24 nations call for immediate humanitarian access to Gaza amid famine fears
Foreign ministers from dozens of countries and senior EU officials have warned that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached "unimaginable levels," calling on Israel to lift restrictions on aid and international humanitarian organizations operating in the besieged territory.
-
EU condemns Israeli airstrike that killed five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza
The European Union has condemned the killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip.
-
EU Commissioner condemns Israeli expansion in Gaza
European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib has strongly denounced the Israeli regime’s decision to intensify its military offensive in Gaza, warning that it will exacerbate the already catastrophic humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave.
-
EU to review Israel trade deal amid Gaza crisis: Top diplomat
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced on Tuesday that the bloc will review its trade agreement with Israel in response to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
-
Lithuania to recognize a Palestinian state: FM
Lithuania may recognize Palestine "at the right time," aligning with France's initiative, its FM said. While prioritizing ceasefire and hostage release, it awaits broader international consensus. France plans recognition by June and a peace conference with Saudi Arabia. Currently, 147 UN members recognize Palestine, as momentum grows for a two-state solution amid prolonged conflict.
-
(Podcast) Central Asia’s Diplomatic Pivot Deals Blow to Erdoğan’s Neo-Ottoman Dream
In a significant diplomatic shift, the Turkic-speaking nations of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan have appointed ambassadors to Cyprus, diverging from Turkey’s longstanding position on the Cyprus issue.
-
(Podcast) Tension in Turkey: Imamoglu’s Arrest and Its Political and Economic Consequences
The arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, has intensified Turkey’s political tensions and could lead to wider protests in major cities. This move by Erdogan’s government, in addition to increasing pressure on the opposition, may also trigger international reactions and further deepen the economic crisis and public discontent.
-
EU invites Syria’s HTS regime to Brussels after slaughter hundreds of Alawites
The European Commission has invited Syria’s Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) administration to an official conference in Brussels after the slaughter of hundreds of Alawites in the country's west.