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European Union calls for moratorium on military strikes in Middle East on energy, water facilities

The leaders called for reinforcing the bloc's existing Red Sea naval mission, Aspides and counter-piracy naval mission Atalanta in the Horn of Africa.

An illustrative image of a number of European Union member states' flags leading up to the EU flag at the European Parliament headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
European Union, Israeli and German flags flutter near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2022

Europe struggles to matter in a chaotic Middle East today - opinion

Hamas police officers stand guard, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, October 11, 2025; illustrative.

European Union explores possible support for new Gaza administration committee

Brussels Airlines designed its new plane as a tribute to Tintin

Brussels Airlines unveils new plane entirely paying tribute to Belgian Tintin


Israeli, EU parliamentarians talk two-state solution in Brussels

Sharon Weinstein: “It is especially important to gather in Brussels together with Christian parliamentarians ... to encourage them to broadcast their voice in the international arena.”

 (L-R) KCAC Assistant Director Sharon Weinstein, Israel's Head of the Mission of Israel to the EU; NATO Ambassador Nato Haim Regev; Chairman of the EU Parliamentary Israel Allies Caucus MEP Bert-Jan Ruissen; and IAF European Representative Leo Van Doesburg

US-bound passengers stranded after flight makes emergency landing

Passengers praised the crew but said they had been put up in hotels in Dublin before being flown to Paris on Saturday.

A WestJet Boeing 737-800 airplane lands at Vancouver's international airport in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, February 5, 2019

Iran ready to hold direct talks with European parties to nuclear deal

In April, Iran and six world powers started negotiations to revive the agreement which former US President Donald Trump quit in 2018 and reimposed sanctions that have crippled Iran's economy.

European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 24, 2021

Don’t base Israeli-German ties only on the Holocaust - opinion

Successive Israeli governments have been quite successful in winning some time over the Palestinian issue, while improving or preserving economic achievements and cooperation with the EU.

Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is seen speaking to European Union foreign ministers in Brussels, Belgium, on July 12, 2021.

For first time in over 12 years Israeli FM to address top EU body

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is set to address a European Union forum on Monday. The last Foreign Minister to do was was Tzipi Livni, over 12 years ago.

Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid is seen in in the plenum during the inauguration of the 24th Knesset, on April 6, 2021.

Recalibrating the diplomacy of Middle East peace - opinion

At a time when policymakers are rushing back to the “two-state solution,” Hussein Agha and Ahmad Samih Khalidi move past the old formulas, out of recognition of how the Middle East region has changed

EGYPT’S FOREIGN MINISTER Sameh Shoukry attends a press conference in Paris on March 11.

Netanyahu sees Slovenia as a key to more pro-Israel EU

Netanyahu's remarks in his first-ever meeting with Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša fits with his longstanding strategy to foster relations with Central and Eastern European countries.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a meeting with Slovenia's Prime Minister Janez Janša in Jerusalem, December 8, 2020

Brussels Times uses photo of haredi Jew for coronavirus worldwide article

The photo comes as conflict in both New York and Israel was sparked surrounding haredi gatherings in large quantities despite coronavirus regulations.

People wearing protective masks walk in a shopping street amid the coronavirus disease outbreak in Brussels

Sex workers say Brussels prostitution ban drives them underground

Sex workers had to stop their activities on March 13, just a few days before a national lockdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Belgium's choice: Join Israel in promoting tolerance or fund anti-Zionism

Belgium has a choice. It can join Israel in being a light unto the nations and help promote tolerance or it can stand on the wrong side of history by funding groups out to silence the Jewish state.

A Belgian national flag flies over the Royal Palace