European Union

EU ambassador to Israel: ‘Our embassy will remain in Tel Aviv’

Tuesday-5-December-2017

The European Union's (EU) ambassador to Israel Emanuele Giaufret said that the EU will not move its embassy to Jerusalem.

EU to hold talks on deployment of mission at Rafah crossing

Thursday-16-November-2017

The European Union (EU) announced the intention to send a high-level diplomatic mission to the region to hold talks about the deployment of the EU force at Rafah crossing with Egypt.

EU to raise its financial support for UNRWA activities in Gaza

Saturday-11-November-2017

In light of special circumstances and needs the European Union (EU) has decided to exceptionally increase its annual contribution to UNRWA by another EUR 10.5 million.

EU: Ready to send our mission to Rafah crossing

Friday-3-November-2017

The European Union (EU) on Wednesday welcomed the handover of Gaza border crossings to the Palestinian Authority (PA) and expressed readiness to dispatch its mission to the Rafah crossing upon request.

EU gives €13 million to Palestinian hospitals in east Jerusalem

Tuesday-24-October-2017

The European Union (EU) has provided 13 million euros to help Palestinian hospitals in east Jerusalem maintain vital medical services for patients.

Israel’s settlement activity sparks European criticism

Saturday-21-October-2017

The European Union (EU) on Saturday renewed its call on Israel to stop all settlement projects in the occupied Palestinian territories including East Jerusalem.

Memo submitted to the EU on the arrest of Sheikh Raed Salah

Thursday-19-October-2017

A delegation from the Palestinian Human Rights Association SHAHID handed over a memorandum to the European Union mission to the Palestinian Authority regarding the arbitrary detention of Sheikh Raed Salah the leader of Islamic Movement in 1948 Occupied Palestine.

EU states to demand Israeli compensation for demolished projects

Thursday-19-October-2017

Eight European Union (EU) states have written an official protest letter to Israel demanding over €30000 in compensation for confiscating equipment and demolishing structures and infrastructure funded by their countries for Palestinian communities in Area C of the occupied West Bank which is under Israeli control.

EU asks for explanations on latest Israeli settlement projects

Wednesday-18-October-2017

The European Union (EU) on Wednesday asked the Israeli authorities to provide clarifications on the settlement projects announced recently in the occupied Palestinian territories.