Norway opposes sanctions against Israel, former PM says
Netanyahu is sincere about a two-state solution — and strong enough to reach a peace agreement despite internal opposition, according to Kjell Magne Bondevik
View ArticlePutting the Green Line back on the map
In a new video by The Elders, Israelis and Palestinians speak out against buying Israeli goods from beyond the Green Line
View ArticleDutch patience with Netanyahu is running out
The onus is on the Israeli government – as the stronger party in the conflict – to ensure peace and end the occupation
View ArticleNew EU directive bars all dealings with Israeli-held areas over the pre-1967...
Jerusalem source calls move ‘earthquake’; future deals with Europe will require Israel to acknowledge West Bank is outside the state
View ArticleIsraeli leaders blast EU directive as bad for peace
Decree ‘a stupid move that strengthens the right’s sense of siege and keeps Abbas from entering negotiations,’ says Labor MK Hilik Bar
View ArticleWhen Europe demanded Israel surrender the Western Wall
Why a new directive against cooperating with Israeli institutions over the Green Line is being seen by some as a sign of the EU’s flawed grasp of the conflict
View ArticleNetanyahu lashes out at EU, rejects ‘foreign dictates about borders’
European directive barring funding of activities over Green Line could cost Israel billions. Top minister: EU won’t force us to hand Jerusalem to our enemies
View ArticleDutch supermarkets ban settlement products
Aldi and Hoogvliet grocery chains keen to sidestep items their customers might find controversial
View ArticleEurope could label settlement products by year’s end
Letter by EU foreign policy head Catherine Ashton recommends creation of EU-wide guidelines on labeling products from beyond the Green Line
View ArticleDutch supermarket denies settlement boycott
Aldi retail chain says it has does not have a policy banning Israeli products from the West Bank, East Jerusalem or the Golan
View ArticleAs Dutch markets deny boycott, EU pressure on settlements grows
While the EU ups measures against Israel, four Netherlands supermarket chains abruptly drop ban on products from ‘occupied land’
View ArticleUS will ask EU to reconsider settlement ban
European directives banning cooperation with Israeli entities operating beyond Green Line are to go into effect in 2014
View ArticleEU delegation to mollify Israel over new settlement ban
Official in Jerusalem upbeat after European foreign policy chief asserts interest in ‘strong relationship with Israel’
View ArticlePalestinians urge EU to stick with settlement boycott
PLO official confirms Kerry has been pressuring Europe to rescind its directive, says ‘US should stop being Israel’s lobbyist’
View ArticleGerman trade union leader opposes West Bank boycott
Michael Sommer honored at mega pro-Israel event in Berlin marking Kristallnacht
View ArticleEU envoy: Yes to R&D deal, no to canceling settlement ban
Israel could yet salvage role in potential $1.9b research program, new ambassador says, since it ‘recognizes Europe’s decision not to fund Israeli institutions in West Bank’
View ArticleIn breakthrough, Israel and EU to sign science cooperation deal
Jerusalem’s participation in lucrative Horizon 2020 project was held up over European guidelines barring settlement funding
View ArticleDeputy FM: Deal with EU doesn’t ‘punish’ Israeli groups
Ze’ev Elkin says Israel will compensate organizations ineligible for European funding due to dealings in the territories
View Article‘Half the EU supports settlement product labeling’
European diplomats are also considering cutting funding to the Palestinian Authority should peace talks collapse
View ArticleCanadian church launches boycott of West Bank goods
Country’s largest Protestant congregation encourages ‘economic action’ against Keter Plastic, SodaStream and Ahava
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