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EU sanctions Iranian judges, leading cyber group figure, US sanctions Iranian financier
The Council said it had sanctioned Nima Salehi, the Iranian founder of the Ashiyane cyber group, which it said cooperates closely with the EU-listed Cyber Police (FATA) and the IRGC.
In first, NATO fighters in Romania shoot down drone in airspace incursion
France sends boats, orders evacuation of tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires continue to rage
Bulgaria denies US tanker aircraft will be used in operations against Iran
Paris misreads Israeli reality: Sanctioning settlers won't bring Palestinian statehood - editorial
If the Europeans hope their sanctions will bend Israel’s will, they are deeply misreading the Israeli public. Such actions will be used in the upcoming election campaign to bolster the Right.
France pushes coordinated sanctions on Israel over West Bank violence
France is seeking to increase pressure on Israel through national sanctions over West Bank violence, European diplomats said.
Hardline right-wing MKs Ben-Gvir, Smotrich banned from travel to Ireland - report
Reports cited Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, who told reporters that he had heard from Ireland's Justice Ministry that Ben-Gvir and Smotrich had been banned.
European Union considers limiting protection for Ukrainian men of fighting age
The European Union activated the Temporary Protection Directive after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine to manage large-scale arrivals of displaced people.
EU pledges €100M to Lebanese army to reinforce state against Hezbollah threat
Kaja Kallas announced the EU is giving €100M to Lebanon’s military to reinforce its forces, empower institutions, and reduce Hezbollah’s influence in the country.
Behind the smiles and the sanctions: The hidden truth about Israeli-European relations
Amid headlines of EU-Israel tension, Prof. Sharon Pardo reveals that trade, arms, and cooperation quietly persist, even as EU statements grow harsher.
Trump to attend NATO summit in Turkey despite tensions over Iran war support
Despite criticizing NATO over Iran war support, Trump will attend the July summit in Ankara, U.S. officials confirm, aiming to address alliance disagreements.
EU's negative statements about Israel increased post-October 7 - study
JPPI President Professor Yedidiya Stern described the findings as evidence that Europe is "turning its back on Jews," despite it once being "home to the majority of the Jewish people."
The crucial role of Israel’s next national security adviser - opinion
A senior diplomat once captured Israel’s foreign relations for me in just four words: “The good is improving; the bad is deteriorating.”
Khaled Mashaal, nine other Hamas political leaders sanctioned by EU along with four Jewish groups
The decision was implemented in the interest of curbing Hamas violence, according to the measure, which explained that the terrorist organization’s military wings are subject to political leaders