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US, EU urge Israel not to spark regional war in Iran response

The US and the EU spoke out as the IDF has made a decision on how to respond but has not yet set the timing for when to take action.

 An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel April 14, 2024.
 Open Arms members carry humanitarian aid for Gaza in a joint mission between NGOs Open Arms and World Central Kitchen at a port of Larnaca, Cyprus, March 9, 2024.

World condemns IDF airstrike that killed seven Gaza aid workers

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny takes part in a rally in Moscow, Russia, February 29, 2020.

EU ministers agree to sanctions over Navalny's death

  displaced Palestinian woman tries to get internet service on her phone

Israel calls EU's accusations it is using Gaza hunger as weapon of war 'outrageous'


Hungary blocks two EU statements against Israel's war in Gaza - exclusive

The Post learned that Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who was at the Munich Security Conference, had personally called his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó and asked that he help Israel.

 Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and his Israeli counterpart Israel Katz

FM Katz accuses Borrell of helping Hamas with call to halt arms to Israel

“If you believe that too many people are being killed, maybe you should provide fewer arms to prevent so many people [from] being killed. Isn't it logical?” Borrell asked.

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EU's Borrell suggests US rethink military aid to Israel

Borrell recalled that US President Joe Biden said last week that Israel's response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack had been "over the top."

 EU FOREIGN Policy Chief Josep Borrell addresses a plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, last week. Borrell has condemned Israel, claiming there is no evidence of wrong-doing by the seven NGOs closed by Israel.

EU's Borrell says Israel financed creation of Gaza rulers Hamas

"Yes, Hamas was financed by the government of Israel in an attempt to weaken the Palestinian Authority led by Fatah," Borrell said in a speech.

 Borrell and Cohen explore the grounds of Kibbutz Be'eri

Borrell: Middle East can’t survive another Palestinian Nakba

Jordan and Spain were both present and commented on the state of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

 European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell speaks on the tensions between the neighbouring Western Balkan nations in Brussels, Belgium, August 18, 2022.

Borrell: Israel mustn’t be consumed with rage against Palestinians

He arrived on the 41st day of the war, as the international concern continue to grow over the IDF’s activities in Al-Shifa hospital to remove Hamas weapons and search for signs of the hostages.

 Borrell and Cohen explore the grounds of Kibbutz Be'eri

The UN and EU’s hostility and double standards toward Israel - opinion

Such accusations and calls would appear to display either ignorance or deliberate disregard of the requirements of international law and practice.

 EU FOREIGN POLICY chief Josep Borell (left) meets with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at UN headquarters, last year.

Cohen, Borrell plan Israel-EU summit in Jerusalem

Cohen barred Borrell from making an official visit to Israel earlier this year.

Josep Borrell speaks at a news conference on the Russian military operation against Ukraine, at EU headquarters in Brussels on Sunday

Cohen to meet Borrell in Brussels on Iran, Israel-EU tensions

Israel in particular wants the IAEA’s board to vote in June to ask the UN Security Council to reinstate crippling sanctions against Iran.

 Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is seen at a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on January 25, 2023.

Letters to the Editor March 20, 2023: Facts expunged

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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EU foreign policy chief barred from state visits in Israel, official says

Borrell is not barred from the country but the Foreign Ministry does not intend to host him for an official visit in light of the article that he published in Project Syndicate last week.

Josep Borrell speaks at a news conference on the Russian military operation against Ukraine, at EU headquarters in Brussels on Sunday