The EU and Sanctions on Violent Israeli Settlers
Amid rising settler violence in the West Bank, the European Union has begun taking limited action against extremist Israeli settlers while internal divisions still constrain tougher measures.
September 14, 2026
Greece Builds Achilles Shield
Greece and Israel have signed a landmark €3 billion air-defence deal, giving Athens a new multi-layered shield against missiles, aircraft and drones.
September 2, 2026
Settlers Besiege West Bank Families
A confrontation in a West Bank village is drawing renewed attention to rising settler violence and the ability of Israeli authorities to protect Palestinian residents.
August 30, 2026
Western Leaders Condemn E1 Project
Seven Western governments are demanding that Israel halt its E1 settlement project, warning that construction there could further undermine the territorial viability of a future Palestinian state.
August 24, 2026
Israel Condemned Over Flotilla Detentions
Israel faced international criticism after footage showed detained Gaza flotilla activists being restrained and humiliated by Israeli authorities.
May 26, 2026
Eurovision 2026 Overshadowed by Israel-Gaza Controversy
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has become a flashpoint for wider political tensions over the Gaza war, with boycotts, protests, and disputes.
May 14, 2026
Why the EU did not suspend the EU–Israel Association Agreement
Summary By spring 2026, the European Union had not suspended the EU–Israel Association Agreement, despite an official review…
April 27, 2026
Germany and its handling of Gaza and Israel
Expert Commentary by René Wildangel, Freelance author, former office manager of the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Ramallah/West Bank
September 12, 2025