Posts Tagged: European Union
SWC to Greek President: Politician’s Swastika Tattoo is Grounds for Banning the Symbol Nationally
Jewish human rights group the Simon Wiesenthal Center on Tuesday called on Greek President Karolos Papoulias to ban the public use of the Swastika after...
In Hezbollah Stronghold, Lebanese Residents See EU Blacklisting as ‘Joke,’ a ‘Lame Horse’
Residents of southern Lebanon, the regional seat of terror group Hezbollah, don't seem too concerned that the European Union's recent blacklisting of the terrorist organization...
Anti-Defamation League: EU’s Decision to Designate as Terrorists Only Hezbollah’s Military Wing is ‘a Flawed Counter-Terrorism Strategy’
The Anti-Defamation League labeled the European Union's decision to designate the "military wing" of Lebanese based Hezbollah as a terrorist organization Monday as "a positive...
EU Classifies Hezbollah Military Wing as Terrorist Group
JNS.org - After resisting the requests of Israel and the United States for more than a year after the Burgas bus bombing for which Hezbollah...
Israel PM Netanyahu Calls Urgent Cabinet Meeting After EU ‘Earthquake’ Decision
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called an urgent cabinet meeting for Tuesday evening, including Economy Minister Naftali Bennett, Justice Minister Tzipi Livni and Deputy Foreign Minister...
Arizona Officials ‘Unequivocally’ Reject Palestinian Jihadist Group’s Claim of Responsibility for Wildfires
A Palestinian Jihadist movement is claiming responsibility for the recently contained Arizona wildfires that left 19 firefighters dead. Local fire officials however, insist the conflagration...
In Terms of Civilization, Turkey is Not Part of Europe
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble made a statement not often heard from high-up Europeans concerning Turkey's bid to join the European Union: "We should not accept...
Who Tries Gadhafi’s Son Could Determine Future of Concept of National Sovereignty
Since 2011, when Libyans overthrew and killed Moammar Gadhafi, a little-noticed but highly significant legal battle has been fought over who will prosecute those in...
EU and Israel Ink ‘Open Skies’ Agreement
JNS.org - The European Union (EU) and Israel have formally signed an "open skies" agreement, paving the way for more flights and cheaper prices...
Dutch FM: We Have No Problem With Israel Striking Syria
Times of Israel/JTA - In an apparent break with the European Union position, Dutch Foreign Minister Frans Timmermans said he has "no criticism"...
EU Officials: Curb Trade With, Cease Financial Support of Settlements
The European Union has recommended that its 27 member states "prevent" all financial transactions that support Israel's Jewish communities in the West Bank. In its "Jerusalem...
The Difference Between Northern Cyprus and Judea, Samaria
Anyone flipping through cable television channels with his or her remote control has undoubtedly come across programs about British and other retirees from Northern Europe...
European NGOs Want Relabeling of ‘Made in Israel’ Products
A report produced by a group of 22 European non-governmental organizations (NGOs) urges the European Union (EU) to consider relabeling products made in Jewish communities...
EU Ratchets Up Rhetoric Towards Iran Amid Accusations of Sending Mixed Messages
On Friday, European Union leaders increased their rhetoric towards Iran, threatening to tighten economic sanctions if the Islamic Republic does not curb its nuclear activity. In...
