The World Jewish Congress (EJP) on Sunday mourned the passing of its long-time president Edgar Bronfman, who died on Saturday in New York at the age of 84.
The Guardian and The New York Times cites British intelligence document indicating that surveillance was conducted against Israeli leaders, other allies.
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton called on Israel and Lebanon for restraint after the killing of an Israeli soldier by a Lebanese soldier near Rosh Hanikra, at the border between the two countries. EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton called on Israel and Lebanon for restraint after the killing of an Israeli soldier by a Lebanese soldier near Rosh Hanikra, at the border between the two countries.
According to outgoing EU Mideast Envoy, Andreas Reinicke, if peace talks between Israel and the Palesdtinians fail, he expects the EU to resume its discussions on labeling products from the Israeli settlements which would would allow consumers to decide if they want to buy or not such goods.
The European Union has warned Israel against any new settlement construction in the West Bank following the planned release of Palestinian prisoners at the end of the month. However, the 28 foreign ministers of the bloc also offered Israelis and Palestinians a privileged partnership with the EU in the event of a peace deal.
Saudi envoy to UK claims in 'NY Times' op-ed that Western policies are threatening stability of Middle East; says Saudi Arabia can't stand by as Western countries cooperate with Iran and hesitate to use force in Syria.
Israel non-resident Ambassador to Juba says Foreign Ministry in contact with ''many hundreds'' of Israelis as rival factions in S. Sudanese capital clash in ''attempted coup''; IsraAID also in touch with Israeli citizens.
Israel will participate in a regional aviation initiative according to an agreement signed Thursday in Jerusalem during a meeting of EU–Israel Joint Committee set up under the EU–Israel aviation agreement.
