Josep Borrell

Borrell: Israel ethnically cleansing Gaza to create 'splendid holiday destination'

The former European Commission VP accepted an award on Friday with a speech littered with Holocaust inversion and genocide accusations.

 High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell looks on as he leaves on the second day of the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Fiuggi, Italy, November 26, 2024.
 Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas takes part in a press conference during a European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium June 28, 2024.

Kaja Kallas replaces Josep Borrell as EU Foreign Minister

 European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell attends a press conference on the day of EU-Ukraine Association Council in Brussels, Belgium March 20, 2024.

ICC warrants are binding, European Union cannot pick and choose, EU's Borrell says

 European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell attends a press conference on the day of EU-Ukraine Association Council in Brussels, Belgium March 20, 2024.

EU will not suspend dialogue with Israel, Poland's Sikorski says


EU's Borrell proposes suspending Israel dialog over Gaza war concerns

Borrell cited "serious concerns about possible breaches of international humanitarian law in Gaza" in a Wednesday letter.

 European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell rings a bell to start a meeting of EU defense ministers, in Brussels, last month.

Parting shot: Borrell accuses Israel of exacerbating conflict, intentionally withholding aid

Borrel has been a persistent critic of Israel throughout his term, but in particular in the year since the October 7 massacre.

 European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell attends a press conference on the day of EU-Ukraine Association Council in Brussels, Belgium March 20, 2024.

'Antisemitic Israel-hater': Israeli foreign minister slams EU's Borrell over Palestinian state push

Katz called Borrell “an antisemitic Israel-hater who leads a campaign against Israel like the greatest antisemites in history.”

 European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell attends a press conference on the day of EU-Ukraine Association Council in Brussels, Belgium March 20, 2024.

EU foreign ministers to discuss sanctioning Smotrich, Ben-Gvir

The push to advance the idea of sanctions comes as Ben-Gvir had pushed the issue of Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount.

 OFFICIALS LIKE Josep Borrell, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, are emboldening Hamas, the writer argues.

Josep Borrell, known for being critical of Israel, to be replaced as EU's foreign policy chief

Kaja Kallas supports a two-state-solution and has previously spoken extensively about the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

 European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell attends a press conference on the day of EU-Ukraine Association Council in Brussels, Belgium March 20, 2024.

Israel-Hezbollah war risks spilling over, Borrell says after Cyprus threat

"The risk of this war effecting the south of Lebanon and spilling over is every day bigger," Borrell told reporters ahead of a foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg.

 European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell attends a press conference on the day of EU-Ukraine Association Council in Brussels, Belgium March 20, 2024.

My Word: An ugly war and ugly words

Israel's North is still evacuated, Hezbollah is ramping up, and everyone still seems to blame Israel.

 PRO-PALESTINIAN demonstrators protest against Israel in Brooklyn on June 15

Hungary’s EU Presidency will improve bloc’s ties with Israel - FM Katz

"The period of the Hungarian presidency is an unprecedented opportunity to improve Israel's position in the European Union” Katz said.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and his Israeli counterpart Israel Katz.

When it comes to Israel, brains go out the window - opinion

Borrell and Albanese are promoting the reality that if Israel comes under fire while rescuing its people, it should not shoot back and instead let its soldiers die...

 OFFICIALS LIKE Josep Borrell, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, are emboldening Hamas, the writer argues.

EU's Josep Borrell: Israel's rescue mission 'another massacre of Gazans'

Earlier on Saturday, Borrell also sent remarks congratulating the four hostages on their release, writing on X that they are "are free and safe today."

 European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell attends a news conference as part of an International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and Neighbouring Countries at the Quai d'Orsay in Paris, France, April 15, 2024.

Politicians react to Biden's announcement of hostage deal

World leaders and organizations react to US President Joe Biden's announcement of the proposed hostage deal.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with then-US president Barack Obama at the White House, 2014.