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NATO's Rutte: Europeans are ensuring agreements with US on military bases are implemented

Rutte also said "more and more" European nations were pre-positioning assets such as minehunters and minesweepers close to the Gulf to be ready for a "next phase".

 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reacts during a press conference at a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025.
A man wearing a keffiyeh stands next to a poster as he waits to vote during the municipal council election at a polling station in a school in Birzeit, near Ramallah on April 25, 2026.

EU condemns Palestinian Authority textbooks containing 'antisemitism, glorification of jihad'

Protest against Israel's seizure of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in Barcelona, Spain, May 1, 2026.

Spain reportedly summons Israeli chargé d'affaires as protests erupt over Gaza flotilla seizure

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk holds a press conference during a signing event for the delivery of anti-aircraft systems capable of countering unmanned aerial vehicles in Kobylka, Poland, January 30, 2026.

Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, warns EU must be 'real alliance' - FT


Broad consensus, powerful global actor: What Israel, Jews fail to understand about the EU - opinion

The problem is the refusal to recognize that the European Union is a powerful global actor with a coherent and long-term worldview, not a collection of interchangeable politicians.

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.

Elon Musk calls to abolish European Union after X fined €120 million for transparency failures

"The EU should be abolished, and sovereignty returned to individual countries, so that governments can better represent their people," Elon Musk posted on X.

 Elon Musk, chief executive officer of SpaceX and Tesla, seen at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 16, 2023

Trump policy doc. says Europe risks 'civilizational erasure', aims to avoid Mideast 'forever wars'

The document rarely mentions Israel, and mentions that one of the US administration's main goals in the Middle East is avoiding "forever wars."

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media following a call with military service members, on Thanksgiving, in Palm Beach, Florida, US, November 27, 2025.

Germany's Arrow deployment paves way for other European buyers, air defense chief tells 'Post'

German Air Defense Commander Col. Dennis Kruger on if Germany will purchase future iterations of the Arrow system: "I can give you a clear yes to that." 

People stand in front of the Arrow 3 system during an event of the German Air Force at the Annaburger Heide Air Base in Schoenewalde/Holzdorf, eastern Germany, December 3, 2025

Rafah Crossing to reopen for Gaza residents’ exit to Egypt in coming days, COGAT announces

According to COGAT, Egypt will be involved in coordinating the Palestinians' exit through the crossing.

Members of the Egyptian Red Crescent stand in front of the Rafah crossing on October 20, 2025 in Rafah, Egypt.

Belgian police detain suspects as EU diplomatic service faces fraud inquiry

Three suspects were detained in the investigation related to EU-funded training for junior diplomats, the prosecutors said.

European Union Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini listens to students during a conference at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City, Mexico, September 11, 2019

Spain dismantles cell linked to neo-Nazi terrorist group 'The Base'

The Base cell leader, arrested in Castellon, was in direct contact with the founder, and seized weapons included firearms, 20+ knives, and material promoting accelerationism.

Members of Spanish neonazi group Nucleo Nacional give a Nazi salute during a demonstration called to protest 'against the corrupt politicians' in front of the Spanish Congress in Madrid, on November 8, 2025.

Egypt reportedly accelerating training of Gaza police force, EU to follow suit

Al-Ain reported Egypt is training a potential Gaza police force to focus on sensitive issues, most notably border and crossing management, which will be key to the next phase of the ceasefire.

 Palestinian police officers seen during a military parade in the West Bank city of Nablus, July 1, 2025

Macron's new voluntary military program aims to boost France’s defense capabilities

Macron unveils a new voluntary military program for youth to strengthen France's defense amid growing global threats.

 French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during an inauguration of a France Services house in Wallers, France, June 3, 2025.

EU law enforcement exploring cooperation with NGO that seeks IDF prosecutions

"Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) terror links are well-documented and longstanding,” NGO Monitor Vice President Olga Deutsch said in a statement.

A pillar of smoke rises after the IDF destroy a Gaza terror tunnel, November 11, 2025.