''There is no question of a boycott of Israel. This is certainly not the policy of the European Union and it will not be its policy,’’ the EU ambassador to Israel, Lars Faaborg-Andersen told a seminar on EU-Israel trade opportunities in Tel Aviv

''We do not support the demands for a boycott. This is not an option for Germany,’’ German Chancellor Angel Merkel told reporters.

Israeli company Elbit Systems produces C-Music with Defense Ministry; system fires laser beams to throw off incoming surface-to-air missiles

European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton flies Monday to Kiev where she is expected ‘’to meet key stakeholders and discuss the support of the European Union for a lasting solution to the political crisis and measures to stabilise the economic situation,’’ her office announced.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who started Monday night a 24-hour visit to Israel, said for almost 50 years her country has worked “shoulder to shoulder” with Israel to secure its future.

We mourn for those citizens of Ukraine who were killed in the tragic events of February 18 — 20, and present our deepest condolences to the wounded and hurt. We are indignant at the irresponsible and shocking acts of the Ukrainian government and law enforcement authorities that led to this tragedy.

STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST PROTESTORS IN UKRAINE

No Palestinian state without east Jerusalem as its capital, no recognition of Israel as a Jewish state, says Abbas spokesman..

Greek newspaper reports two Israeli men from Bnei Brak tried to sell parts to the Islamic Republic through their company.