Israel/Palestine: EU High Representative welcomes ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza
The EU warmly welcomes the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which will allow the phased release of the hostages - ending…
G7 Leaders’ Statement on Ceasefire and Hostage Deal between Israel and Hamas
The Leaders of the G7 countries fully endorse and will stand behind the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas,…
Statement by U.S. Defense Secretary Austin on Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release
"After these months of terror and trauma, we recommit ourselves today to move toward a more hopeful, secure, and just…
Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal: Statement from U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris
Thanks to the leadership of President Joe Biden, a ceasefire and hostage deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas.…
Israel/Lebanon: Statement by EU HR Borrell on the ceasefire agreement
The EU welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon and commends the mediation efforts undertaken by…
Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution: Opening remarks by EU HR Borrell
"Israelis and Palestinians are not an exception on their will to live in peace. It is part of human nature.…
Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah: Statements by PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel's Security Cabinet approved in a 10-1 vote the US proposal for a ceasefire arrangement in Lebanon. Israel stated it…
Middle East: Five principles for EU peace-making – EEAS Blog post by Josep Borrell
"Once upon a time, the European Union was relevant on this dossier. The idea of the Two-State solution was launched…
ICC Pre-Trial Chamber issues warrants of arrest for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant
On 21 November 2024, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (‘Court’), in its composition for the Situation in the…
Middle East: The voice of reason must prevail on the voice of hate – Josep Borrell
"We have to make everybody understand that on both sides, on the Israeli side and the Arab side, there are…
The future of UNRWA is a test of our humanity – EEAS blog post by EU HR Borrell
As the worst humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza’s history is unfolding, the Israeli Parliament has adopted laws to make the operations of…
EU HR Borrell concerned over Israeli parliament’s vote against UNRWA
The EU expresses its grave concern over the legislation to be submitted for voting in the Israeli parliament tonight, and…
Lebanon Conference in Paris: Remarks by EU High Representative Josep Borrell
"Lebanese people are suffering a lot today due to the Israeli attacks as an answer to the Hezbollah attacks. This…
Middle East: U.S. President Biden updates Congressional Leaders on U.S. response
"United States forces will remain postured in the region to serve important national interests, including the protection of United States…
Statement by EU High Representative Borrell on Isreal’s recent attacks against UNIFIL
"The European Union expresses its grave concern about the recent escalation along the Blue Line. The EU condemns all attacks…
Israel: EU statements one year after the 7th October terrorist attacks by Hamas
"Hamas' terrorist attacks on Israel ignited a spiral of violence which has brought the entire region to a state of…
G7 Leaders’ Statement on recent developments in the Middle East
"A dangerous cycle of attacks and retaliation risks fuelling uncontrollable escalation in the Middle East, which is in no one’s…
EU condemns in the strongest terms Iran’s attack against Israel (updated)
The EU condemns in the strongest terms Iran’s attack against Israel which constitutes a serious threat to regional security. The…
Lebanon: Statement by EU High Representative Borrell on the latest developments
The European Union renews its call for an immediate ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, and for both parties to commit…
Lebanon: Remarks by EU HR Borrell after the extraordinary EU Foreign Ministers meeting
"In the current situation of emergency, the United Nations mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) assumes a fundamental stabilisation role. The safety…
State Secretary: Hungarian company in pager bomb deliveries just an ‘intermediary’
Hungarian State Secretary Zoltán Kovács said the pagers used in detonations in Lebanon were purchased by a Sofia-based company from Taiwan,…
UN General Assembly demands Israel end ‘unlawful presence’ in Occupied Palestinian Territory (updated)
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to adopt a resolution that demands Israel to bring to an…
Israel/Palestine: EU HR Borrell participates in Madrid meeting on Two State solution
The meeting will gather representatives of EU Member States, European countries, and number of Arab countries and members of the…
UK suspends around 30 arms export licences to Israel for use in Gaza
The government has taken the decision that the UK will suspend arms export licences to Israel for use in military…
EEAS blog post by EU HR Borrell on the role of UN agencies in the Middle East
"The so-called 'realists' have long claimed that the blockade of Gaza could continue indefinitely and that the Palestinian issue would…
Norwegian rep office in the Palestinian territories: Joint Nordic statement
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Sweden deeply regret Israel’s decision to no longer facilitate Norway’s representation to the Palestinian Authority (PA)…
Norway’s Representative Office in Palestine is closed until further notice
As a result of the Netanyahu government's decision to no longer facilitate Norway's representation to the Palestinian Authority, our Representative…
Background on Israel’s measures against Norwegian diplomats
The Government of Benjamin Netanyahu has revoked the diplomatic status for Norwegian diplomats dealing with the Palestinian Authority. The EU…
EU HR Borrell condemns starvation declaration by Israeli Minister Smotrich
"Deliberate starvation of civilians is a war crime. Minister Smotrich saying that “it might be justified and moral” to let…
UNRWA: Results of the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) investigation
The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) has completed its investigation into 19 area staff members of the UN Relief…
EU Commission and Palestinian Authority agree on recovery and resilience principles
The EU Commission and the Palestinian Authority have signed a Letter of Intent which sets out a strategy for addressing the critical…
EU Council sanctions extremist Israeli settlers and violent activists
Today the EU Council approved additional restrictions against five persons and three entities under the EU's Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime. According to the…
Israel/Palestine: G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement on the situation in the West Bank
The G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the USA as well as the…
EU statement on Israeli military action in Khan Younis, Gaza
The European Union is deeply concerned about the Israeli army orders to evacuate civilians from the area of Khan Younis.…
Illegal Israeli settlements: EU condemns announcement by Finance Minister Smotrich
The European Union condemns in the strongest terms the announcement by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich that five Israeli outposts…
Herzliya-Sicherheitskonferenz: Rede der Bundesaußenministerin Baerbock
"Aus meiner Sicht sind vier Elemente entscheidend: Das erste und wichtigste, von dem alle anderen abhängen, ist, dass dauerhafte und nachhaltige Sicherheit für alle…
Israel/Palestine: EU an G7 statements on three-phase roadmap to ceasefire and hostages’ release
The European Union gives its full support to the comprehensive roadmap presented by President Biden, that would lead to an…
Israeli Foreign Minister Katz discusses recognition of Palestine with EU Commissioner Várhelyi
"The governments of Spain, Norway and Ireland have chosen to cooperate with the Nukhba terrorists and bolster the terrorist monster…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 27 May 2024
The Foreign Affairs Council discussed the Russian aggression against Ukraine, after a VTC intervention by Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro…
Norway recognises Palestine as a state
"The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will recognise Palestine as a state. In the midst of a war, with…
ICC Prosecutor announces applications for arrest warrants against Hamas and Israeli leaders
ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC is filing applications for arrest warrants before "Pre-Trial Chamber I" of the International Criminal…
Israel refutes South Africa’s accusations at UN International Court of Justice (ICJ)
The UN International Court of Justice (ICJ), on Friday, heard the response from Israel on the case brought forward by…
EU mobilises assistance for Gaza via Cyprus Maritime Corridor
A new aid shipment from Cyprus to Gaza via the Maritime Corridor and the newly constructed US pier is taking…
Statement by EU High Representative Borrell on Israel’s operation in Rafah
The European Union urges Israel to end its military operation in Rafah immediately: "This operation is further disrupting the distribution…
EU-Israel Association Agreement: EU Commission answer to the EU Parliament
The EU Foreign Affairs Council had an orientation debate on 18 March 2024 regarding the question of the EU-Israel Association…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council (Development), 7 May 2024
Ministers held a discussion on the situation in Ukraine and on the Ukraine Plan, aimed at unblocking the disbursements under the…
Combating racism, xenophobia, antisemitism: EU and Israel hold 15th meeting
Representatives from the Commission and Israel hold their 15th EU-Israel High-Level Seminar on combating racism, xenophobia and antisemitism in Brussels.
Background briefing on the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 7 May 2024
The Foreign Affairs Council, in its development configuration, will start on Tuesday at 09:00 with a discussion on Ukraine and the Ukraine…
Israel’s National Security Council upgrades travel warning for Malmö, Sweden
The National Security Council of Israel recommends that Israelis due to arrive in the city reconsider the necessity of the…