Lapid inaugurates Dubai consulate: ‘Symbolizes our ability to change the world’
The battle that matters, Effective strategies for social media
ENDING HATE- A WAY FORWARD FOR EU FUNDING OF PALESTINIAN EDUCATION
New government gathers in Jerusalem for traditional presidential photo
Isaac Herzog elected 11th president of State of Israel
Israel moves to lift almost all COVID restrictions next week
Israel-Gaza ceasefire comes into effect, ending 11 days of intensive fighting
Israel pounds tunnel network in Gaza as Hamas keeps up rocket fire
Op-Ed by EIPA Director: Israel’s ‘aparthood’
Clashes resume on Temple Mount as Jews banned from site on Jerusalem Day
At least 44 dead, hundreds hurt in crush at Lag BaOmer event in northern Israel
WHAT NEXT FOR THE PEACE PROCESS UNDER THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION?
BOOTCAMP- MADRID
On this Independence Day, Israelis have a lot to be proud of
EIPA Election Special Update
Israel’s elections reach coronavirus wards with special polling stations
‘I trust the vaccine’ – Palestinians line up for shots to work in Israel
Israel, Austria and Denmark establish vaccine-supply alliance
Israel expands its COVID-19 vaccination push, scrapping age cap
Israel Welcomes European Commission’s Handbook on Anti-Semitism
Israel appoints first diplomat to UAE
Mother of six found dead in suspected West Bank terror attack
Israel to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as early as December – report
AMERICA’S ELECTION: IMPLICATIONS ON FOREIGN POLICY IN EUROPE, THE MIDDLE EAST AND BEYOND
THE CHANGING MIDDLE EAST: AN IN-DEPTH BRIEFING BY U.S. AMBASSADOR DAN SHAPIRO
BOOTCAMP- ROME, Sep 2020
NSIDE THE WHITE HOUSE: SEEKING PEACE BETWEEN ISRAEL,ITS ARAB NEIGHBORS AND THE PALESTINIANS
Israel donates nine lung ventilators to the Czech Republic in fight against COVID-19
Israel must be ready for November 4
Israeli rapid COVID-19 test to be used in major European airports
Moving White House ceremony starts to relegitimize a precious little word: Peace
Ashkenazi meets EU counterparts in Germany on first diplomatic trip overseas
UAE-Israel agreement followed many years of discreet talks
How Europe can become a player in the Middle East
‘We Share Your Pain’: Israel Offers Aid to Lebanon After Beirut Port Blast
Israel says Hezbollah tried to breach its northern border; IDF warns against further provocations
PM hastily appoints new virus czar after Barbash walks away from post
130 schools now closed; 17,605 staff, students in quarantine for virus
Pnina Tamano-Shata to become first Ethiopian-born minister
EIB signs collaboration with Israel Innovation Authority and €50 million financing agreement with Pluristem to develop therapies for COVID-19 and other unmet medical needs
Germany designates Hezbollah as terrorist group, conducts raids on suspects
Israel Comes to a Halt in Memory of Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism
Netanyahu and Gantz sign deal for unity government
Netanyahu, Gantz say near unity deal as Rivlin extends mandate
Israel: Top Health Ministry official says measures against virus working
The Israeli Inventions That Lessen The Healthcare System’s Burden
In surreal scenes, Knesset sworn in 3 members at a time amid virus crisis
Austrian parliament urges chancellor clamp down on Hezbollah
With 99% of votes counted, right-wing bloc at 58 seats, 3 shy of majority
Israelis head for elections, once again, with less feeling
Trump’s peace plan: 2 states with settlement recognition
Winter Bootcamp for Pro-Israel Activists
Likud leadership primaries kick off
Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ Is Headed to Europe
Netanyahu, Benny Gantz to meet for coalition talks as third election looms
Netherlands cuts aid to Palestinian Authority over terrorist salaries
IDF kills Islamic Jihad leader in Gaza; rockets fired at central Israel
CZECH PARLIAMENT PASSES RULING TO FIGHT ANY ATTEMPT TO BOYCOTT ISRAEL
Rina Shnerb’s Alleged Murderer Linked to European-Funded BDS Affiliates
Delegitimization of Israel: The Acceptable Face of Anti-Semitism
Party leaders across spectrum have common message as they cast ballots: Go vote!
Poll: Israel’s foreign relations are a success
Uranium traces found at Iran ‘atomic warehouse’: diplomats – Gulf tensions
Israeli judoka Sagi Muki wins gold at World Championships
EU Ambassador ‘appalled’ by news of attack
Slain student Dvir Sorek, 18, had a ‘heart of gold,’ teachers say
YOUNG ACTIVISTS ATTEND BOOT-CAMP TO FIGHT ANTISEMITISM IN EUROPE
SUMMER BOOTCAMP: PRO-ISRAEL AND COUNTER-ANTISEMITISM
Making the Case for Freedom- Human Rights and Free Speech in Europe Today
Nechama Rivlin, wife of Israel’s president, dies at 73
A COUNTRY BY COUNTRY LOOK AT THE EU ELECTIONS
German Parliament Deems B.D.S. Movement Anti-Semitic
Gaza ceasefire apparently in place after violent flare-up that claimed four Israeli lives
New Knesset sworn in, Rivlin urges coalition to be ‘ honorable winners’
Rivlin officially tasks Netanyahu with forming next government
Dutch parliament adopts motion to cut funding to the Palestinian Authority as long as it rewards terrorists
Human Shields, Complex Realities of the Modern Battlefield.
Israel’s first lunar lander launched into space from Florida
Leaders of Visegrad Group, Most Pro-Israel Nations in EU, to Meet in Jerusalem
New IDF chief Aviv Kochavi takes office
Knesset voting on dissolving parliament, paving the way for April 9 elections
Lawmakers expected to pass law in all three readings on Wednesday, setting the stage for a three-month campaign leading up to the national poll Three and a half years after
Israeli anti-drone system used to re-open London’s Gatwick Airport
Costly, humiliating shutdown continues, after another drone is spotted amid unsuccessful police manhunt. Another drone sighting forced London's Gatwick airport runway to close again on Friday, as the 3-day long
Two Israeli Soldiers Killed, Two Seriously Wounded in West Bank Shooting
Man disembarks from vehicle, opens fire and flees scene, witnesses say ■ Israeli forces search for assailant ■ Hamas, Islamic Jihad praise 'heroic' attack ■ Israel seals off Ramallah Two
Operation Northern Shield Could Reshape Israel’s Northern Front
The recent discovery of Hezbollah’s invasion tunnels has removed a critical component of the organization’s — and Iran’s — plan for war against Israel. The discovery robbed them of the
EU condemns Hamas’ death sentences
European Union condemns sentencing of six Gazans to death for "collaborating" with Israel. The European Union (EU) on Tuesday condemned the sentencing of six Gazans to death for "collaborating" with
“Totally Unacceptable”: EU Slams Iran’s Rouhani for Calling Israel a “Cancerous Tumor”
The European Union slammed Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s reference to Israel as a “cancerous tumor,” calling the description “totally unacceptable,” The Times of Israel reported Monday. “President Rouhani’s remarks bringing into question
Iran’s great nuclear deception
New details are revealed about the Mossad's special operation to seize Iran's nuclear archive, including a rare glimpse into Tehran's classified documents: secret tests, a plan to manufacture the first
Proportionality
Proportionality. I have come to loathe this word. It’s so sterile. It’s devoid of emotion, it’s not human. How many arguments do you have, or conversations where the dialogue is
Netanyahu to meet Austrian chancellor, attend anti-Semitism conference in Vienna
During his visit to Israel this summer, Kurz expressed remorse for Austrian participation in Nazi crimes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to fly to Vienna later this month
German Chancellor Merkel Visits Israel, Meets with Netanyahu, Visits Yad Vashem
Germany’s long-term Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Israel yesterday evening, ahead of several meetings between her and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and their respective country’s ministers. Netanyahu and his
Peter and Paul
Robbing Peter to pay Paul. Many of us know this expression, but not its origin from 16th-century England, when part of the estate of Saint Peter’s Cathedral in Westminster was appropriated to
Netanyahu meets Egyptian president
PM meets with his Egyptian counterpart al-Sisi on sidelines of UN General Assembly to discuss regional developments and the situation in Gaza; only an Egyptian flag was put in the
P.M.: EUROPE APPEASING, NOT FIGHTING, IRANIAN TERRORISM
Netanyahu took European leaders to task for “appeasing Iran,” something he said “helps the unending attack on the values and security of free societies.” As the world marks 17 years
EU consults with Israel and the Palestinian Authority on its engagement in support of the two-state solution
European Commission Director General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, Christian Danielsson, and the Managing Director for Middle East and North Africa at the European External Action Service, Fernando Gentilini, will
Israel Helps Other Nations Fight Terror at Jerusalem Security Conference
JERUSALEM, Israel – The Israeli Security Agency known as the Shin Bet reports that it prevented 250 major terror attacks since the beginning of the year. At the first International Homeland Security
JLM hi-tech event: Scaling Up JLM’s Ecosystem to Create Europe’s First Google
JERUSALEM’S HIGH TECH PIONEERS IN BRUSSELS FOR EU TWINNING CONFERENCE “No politics, let’s get this done together!” Brussels, 7th June, 2018. The brief is ambitious, “Scaling up Jerusalem’s ecosystem to create Europe’s
JLM Hi-Tech Day, June 7th 2018
We are proud to invite you to take part in one of the most exciting events of the year! Jerusalem Hi-Tech Day is a day of celebrating Jerusalem’s innovation, new
EU, UN condemn ‘unacceptable indiscriminate attack’ on Israel from Gaza
Envoys for international bodies highlight mortar shell that fell outside kindergarten; UN urges restraint by 'all parties' Representatives from the European Union and United Nations on Tuesday condemned the firing
THE MONEY TRAIL The Millions Given by EU Institutions to NGOs with Ties to Terror and Boycotts against Israel An In-Depth Analysis
BREAKING NEWS SPECIAL – REPORT SHOWS HOW EU FUNDS ARE DIRECTLY SUPPORTING BOYCOTTS OF ISRAEL, AND WORSE… The EU’s official position on Boycotting the State of Israel demonstrates in technicolour
I said Israel should be ashamed – now I am the one who is ashamed
On Tuesday Daniel Sugarman wrote an article on the clashes at the Gaza border. Today he acknowledges that he was wrong. It’s never easy to say you’re sorry. To admit
INSIDE LOOK: HOW GAZA PROTESTERS ATTEMPTED TO BREACH THE BORDER FENCE
Over the past eight weeks, protesters in Gaza have altered their strategy as Israel has warned them to refrain from approaching the border fence. Many questions remain about what led
EIPA welcomes US withdrawal from Iran Deal
EIPA welcomes US withdrawal from Iran accord as Sober, rational and game changing. The decision this evening by President Trump to withdraw from the Iran deal is a courageous one.
70 NUANCES DE BLEU ,TOUS ENSEMBLE POUR FÊTER ISRAËL
We are proud to invite you all to the biggest 70th anniversary celebration for the State of Israel in Brussels! Come Join us and many other Pro-Israel organizations on the
The celebration of Israel’s 70th Anniversary with MEPs and H.E. Ambassador Leshno-Yaar
Cross-Party MEPs and senior Staffers came together under the EIPA banner today in wishing Israel’s Ambassador to the EU and NATO, Mr Aharon Leshno-Yaar well and celebrating Israel’s 70th Birthday. The
Statement by Spokesperson on the remarks by Palestinian President Abbas on the Holocaust
Statement by Spokesperson on the remarks by Palestinian President Abbas on Holocaust The speech Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas delivered on 30 April contained unacceptable remarks concerning the origins of the
NETANYAHU UNVEILS SECRET IRANIAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM
"Iran's leaders repeatedly deny ever pursuing nuclear weapons," said Netanyahu. "Tonight I'm here to tell you one thing: Iran lied." rime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled a massive cache of secret
Oportunitate istorică pentru leadershipul României în UE – recunoaşterea Ierusalimului drept capitală a Statului Evreu
Recunoaşterea Ierusalimului drept capitală a statului evreu ridică România din rândurile celei de 3-a Europa şi o plasează într-o sferă de influenţă şi de mediere atât între interesele americane şi
EU Parliament calls to release Israelis from Gaza for first time
Diplomatic pressure of the Israeli Ministry for Foreign Affairs caused the EU Parliament to significantly alter the motion for resolution submitted against Israel; final resolution corresponds with Israel's stance about
SAY NO TO BDS
Barcelona’s City Council is directly sponsoring the delegitimisation of the State of Israel in a BDS event featuring calls for the extinction of Israel. ‘Roger Waters hates Israel’ is hardly
‘We’ll blind IDF snipers’
Gaza rioters prepare for additional mass protest this coming Friday, look for ways to neutralize IDF forces on the border. Arab rioters in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip amassed materials along
German FM: I will take part in the 70th anniversary celebrations
President Reuven Rivlin meets German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, who says: Our countries have very special ties. President Reuven Rivlin on Sunday held a working meeting with visiting German Foreign
PAYPAL SHUTS ACCOUNT OF FRENCH BDS GROUP WITH LINKS TO TERRORISM
"This recipient is currently unable to receive money." The US online payment service PayPal on Thursday pulled the plug on the account of the French branch of the International Solidarity
2 French consulate staffers suspected of smuggling Hamas arms
French driver and Palestinian guard employed by the consulate in east Jerusalem arrested on suspicion of using a vehicle with diplomatic plates to transfer weapons from Hamas in Gaza to
Following the Event with the Leader of BDS Mr. Barghouti at the European Parliament
No, Mr. Barghouti – BDS is not a matter of freedom of speech, not when your misrepresentation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict imposes upon my social consciousness by demanding me to
IDF treats Gaza Arab shot by Hamas
Resident of Gaza crosses border after being shot by Hamas forces, IDF treats him. 'Israel cares more for Palestinian life than Hamas does.' A Palestinian Arab resident of the Gaza
NETANYAHU, IRANIAN FM SPAR AT MUNICH CONFERENCE
PM shows piece of downed Iranian UAV, warns Israel will act against Iran if it must • Zarif dismisses Netanyahu’s ‘cartoonish circus’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a speech at
Israel halves plastic bag waste in the sea one year after new law on supermarket distribution
One year after the State of Israel introduced a law that required supermarkets to charge customers for the use of plastic bags use of the bags has dropped by 80
The Cape Town water crisis — proudly brought to you by BDS
Cape Town 2018 is what happens when a city is more concerned about politics than people. Cape Town 2018 is what happens when national government wants to demonstrate to local
Greece, Israel call for steps towards peace, security
ATHENS, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- Greek leaders and Israeli President Reuven Rivlin who started a three-day visit to Greece on Monday, called for steps to promote peace and security in
Does Europe Want Peace — or Political Relevance?
ShareThe Times of Israel reported on Wednesday: Top Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat on Tuesday said the Palestinians would reject all United States-sponsored peace talks until Washington rescinded its December 6 recognition
Israeli killed in West Bank drive-by shooting near outpost
The victim had several wounds to his neck and upper body, and was taken to Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba, where doctors pronounced his death. A resident of the
A BIG YEAR AHEAD: WHAT TO WATCH FOR IN ISRAELI POLITICS IN 2018
Will Netanyahu come in like a lion and leave like a lamb? They say that March, the third month of the year, comes in like a lion and out like
Norway to limit funding of NGOs promoting Israel boycotts
Norway are following in the footsteps of their southern Scandinavian neighbor, Denmark. Norway became the second Scandinavian country in a week to announce limits on funding anti-Israel non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
Exhibition: From the Balfour Declaration to the Jewish Nation
EIPA in partnership with MEP Peter Niedermüller Péter hosted the opening of the photo exhibition “From Balfour Declaration to the Jewish Nation, a celebration of Israeli life through the lens
Advocacy meeting with H.E. Minister Gilad Erdan
Europe Israel Public Affairs & European Jewish Association had the pleasure of hosting yesterday a lively town hall discussion between Jewish community leaders and heads of Pro-Israel organizations from across
EIPA applauds Trump decision on Jerusalem
Europe Israel Public Affairs applauds the decision of US President Donald Trump to acknowledge Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel. The move comes after more than two
Briefing and Dinner with Israeli Minister for Public Security, Strategic Affairs and Information, Gilad Erdan
On the 6th of December EIPA was honored to host, in partnership with the Minister for Public Security, Strategic Affairs and Information Gilad Erdan, a briefing and dinner for distinguished
BREAKING NEWS: In unprecedented move 60 MEPs call on Mogherini to stop EU funds and isolate BDS movement
A cross party group of 60 Members of the European Parliament have urged the EU’s Foreign Affairs Chief, Federica Mogherini to marginalize, both financially and politically organizations such as BDS
NETANYAHU CONDEMNS ‘HORRIFIC’ ATTACK ON EGYPT
“Terrorism will be defeated more quickly if all countries act against it together,” he said. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement condemning the “horrific and criminal terrorist attack” in
Victory against terror in European Parliament
EP President declares that terror representatives and former terrorists will no longer be allowed to participate in parliamentary events. About two months after the participation of terrorist Leila Khaled as guest of
Rivlin tells Spanish PM: ‘BDS must stop’
Rivlin meets with Spanish Prime Minister, calls on him to change how Spain votes in international forums such as UNESCO. President Reuven Rivlin met today (Tuesday) with Spanish Prime Minister
How Sweden supports terror against Israel
Swedish aid to Plestinian Arabs is not peaceful, to put it mildly. Supporting anti-Zionist plays that turn history on its head for unsuspecting Western audiences and calling it aiding culture,
London rejects Palestinian anti-Israel ad campaign
Palestinian delegation in London attempts to launch campaign claiming the Balfour Declaration brought about disaster for the Palestinian people in the form of the Jewish state, but the campaign is
BELGIUM WITHDRAWS PALESTINIAN SCHOOL SUPPORT OVER TERROR GLORIFICATION
The Belgian Foreign Ministry is protesting the renaming of an elementary school south of Hebron after a notorious terrorist. The Belgian Foreign Ministry announced today that it is removing its
New Directions in Saudi Arabia & the Middle East
Exchange of views on "New Directions in Saudi Arabia & the Middle East"with Mr. Abdulrahman al-Rashed on 10 October at 17:00 – 18:30 in room ASP A1H1 at the European Parliament in Brussels.
European Commission to suspend all payments to Muslim Aid, OLAF examining issue
The European Commission intends to suspend all payments to Muslim Aid. The revelation comes after New Europe’s uncovering of over 14 million Euro of Humanitarian Aid financing to Muslim Aid,
Ambassadorial Briefing and Dinner
On the 5th September 2017, EIPA held an Ambassadorial Briefing and Dinner with His Excellency Ambassador to the EU and NATO Aharon Leshno-Yaar which was attended by 18 high ranking
European Parliament on Security situation in the Middle East
The European Parliament Committee on Security and Defencewill discuss the Security situation in the Middle East next Monday 25th September. An exchange of views on the situation in the Middle East with a focus
ONE YEAR ON: FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES REMEMBER ‘ETERNALLY OPTIMISTIC’ PERES
A year after his passing, friends, family and colleagues from around the world reminisced about Shimon Peres in Jaffa Wednesday. With the passing of a year since the death of the
‘ROCK SOLID’: EUROPE-ISRAEL TIES ARE FLOURISHING, SAYS OUTGOING EU ENVOY
Faaborg-Andersen believes Israeli decision makers pay attention when the EU voices concern. Lars Faaborg-Andersen left Israel at the end of August after a four-year stint as the European Union’s ambassador,
Red Cross head asks Hamas leader to meet with Israelis held in Gaza
International Committee of the Red Cross head Peter Maurer visits the strip and meets with Yahya Sinwar, asking him to allow him to visit 'the Israeli soldiers missing in Gaza.'
FRANKFURT BECOMES FIRST GERMAN CITY TO BAN ‘ANTISEMITIC’ BDS MOVEMENT
Deputy Mayor of Frankfurt Uwe Becker told the Jerusalem Post his city enjoys a 37-year strong partnership with Israel and those who attack the Jewish state also attack the people
European Secretariat cuts funding to radical NGO
Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden and Netherlands cease funding of NGO that inaugurated PA girls center named for notorious terrorist. On August 21, 2017, the Swiss Government confirmed that the Human Rights
Combating 21st century terror: What Europe can learn from Israel
Spain, Finland, Russia: in the space of a few days, Europe is reminded, yet again, that terrorism – like the virus it is – kills brutally, indiscriminately and, critically, transnationally.
Security forces uncover Hamas terrorist payment network
Shin Bet and police forces uncover a Hamas payment network that provided financial assistance to the families of convicted terrorists, including the mother of a terrorist who carried out the
DEPUTY MAYOR OF FRANKFURT SEEKS TO BAN ‘DEEPLY ANTISEMITIC’ BDS
The boycott movement targeting Israel is “deeply antisemitic and should have no place in Frankfurt,” the deputy mayor of Frankfurt said. The deputy mayor of Frankfurt, Uwe Becker, submitted a
Times of Israel Persian blogger arrives safely in Israel
Neda Amin, 32, who wrote regularly from Turkey for The Times of Israel’s Persian website, faced deportation, feared she would be sent back to Iran Neda Amin, a Turkey-based, Iranian-born
Members of the European Parliament slam attempts to glorify Palestinian convicted terrorists by the Palestinian Delegation
17 Members of the European Parliament, from across the political spectrum, pushed back hard on a far left initiative by fellow MEPS who extended an invite to relatives of convicted Palestinian terrorists to address the Delegation for relations with
NETANYAHU ATTENDS FUNERAL OF LATE GERMAN CHANCELLOR HELMUT KOHL
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accompanied by his wife Sara, attended the funeral of former German chancellor Helmut Kohl at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France on Saturday. Kohl died at
NETANYAHU TO ATTEND CENTRAL EUROPEAN SUMMIT
Jerusalem continues outreach to subregional groups. Netanyahu is scheduled to travel to Budapest next month for a meeting with the heads of the four central European countries that make up
In first for Israeli author, David Grossman wins Man Booker prize
‘A Horse Walks into a Bar’ snags prestigious award; judges ‘bowled over’ by novel; winnings to be split with translator Jessica Cohen Author David Grossman on Tuesday was announced as
Israel said in talks with Egypt, EU in bid to avert Gaza electricity crisis
Government looking for ways to solve escalating situation, even as PM calls matter an ‘internal Palestinian dispute’ between Hamas, PA Israel is in talks with Egypt and the European Union
Tel Aviv Pride Parade
With 200,000 people expected to attend, 30,000 of them tourists, the annual pride parade will begin at Gan Meir and then make its way to Charles Clore Park, where a
Israeli government and Palestinian Authority agree to strengthen economic ties
Israel agrees to open Allenby Crossing for 24 hours a day, used by some 2.3 million people per year The Israeli Minister of Finance Moshe Kahlon and Palestinian Prime Minister
Trump yelled at Abbas in meeting for ‘lying about commitment to peace’: report
US President Donald Trump is said to have yelled at Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during their meeting in Bethlehem last week after Israel reportedly showed Trump evidence that Abbas
Trump lands in Israel: We can only reach peace by working together
US president says meetings in Saudi Arabia with King Salman and other Arab leaders gave him 'new reasons for hope,' adding 'We have before us a rare opportunity to bring
A more terror-threat conscious European Parliament condemns violent attacks against Israelis
“Come writers and critics Who prophesies with your pen And keep your eyes wide The chance won't come again And don't speak too soon For the wheel's still in spin
Peres in his own words: ‘You could be dead while you’re alive, and you could also live after your death’
In the months before Shimon Peres's passing, journalist Amira Lam held a series of meetings with the man who was the last of Israel's founding fathers. During their talk, Peres
Israel Releases Footage of Palestinian Hunger Strike Leader Barghouti Eating in His Prison Cell
Marwan Barghouti seen eating cookies and a candy bar on two occasions. Sources in the prison service admit he was set up Israel Prison Service released footage of Marwan Barghouti,
EU-Israel relations: Trojan horses, snakes, ladders and boycotts
Why the European Parliament, and other EU institutions, need to take a strong position on the movement calling for a boycott of the State of Israel. Brussels took upon itself
Israel pauses to remember 6 million murdered in Holocaust
Two-minute siren brings country to a standstill amid memorial ceremonies marking annual remembrance day Israelis across the country paused for two minutes Monday morning in memory of the six million
Gaza cancer patient caught with explosives freed from Israeli custody
Sister of Basema Atallah, 55, remains under arrest on charges of aiding Hamas in smuggling attempt One of the two Palestinian women from Gaza caught trying to smuggle explosives in
EIPA welcomes EP anti-boycott stance
EIPA welcomes European Parliament position on the need to fight ‘unfair collective boycotts”, as stated in its annual report on EU Competition policy, a milestone achievement in the fight against
After Syria Chemical Attack, Israeli-Arab Journalist Asks Arab Leaders: Where Are You, Traitors?
'Where is the Arab leadership? Where are you, traitors? Have you forgotten your own people?' Israeli-Arab journalist Lucy Aharish interrupted her nightly newscast on Israel's Channel 2 to address the
13-year-old terror victim tells story at European Parliament
A 13-year-old survivor of a terrorist attack addresses the guests and few parliamentarians who show up to witness the new group sign a declaration opposing BDS. Under 2 percent of
BDS founder arrested
Omar Barghouti, Qatari Arab living in Israel who co-founded the BDS movement, allegedly concealed $700,000 of income. One of the founders of the international Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement
Intel’s Mobileye Deal Marks Israel as Autonomous Tech Hub
Israel’s emergence as a center for automotive technology got a vote of confidence on Monday when Intel Corp. said it would pay $15 billion for Mobileye NV, a Jerusalem-based maker
Swiss Legislature Passes Bill to Stop Funding for Boycotts of Israel
The measure was introduced by Christian Imark, a National Council deputy from the conservative Swiss People’s Party. It passed 111- 78. Switzerland's National Council – the lower chamber of the
ISRAELI JETS, TANKS STRIKE HAMAS TARGETS IN RESPONSE TO CROSS-BORDER FIRE
Israeli jets and tanks retaliated to the shooting with strikes on three Hamas posts in the Strip. The military attacked two Hamas targets in Beit Lahiya, in the northern Gaza
Israel and its self inflicted tremors
When no one understands, that’s usually a good sign that you’re wrong.” – Victoria Schwab And so it was this past week. As a lobbyist I spend a lot of time speaking to
Foreign Ministers Discussing Middle East Peace Process
Today 28 Ministers of Foreign Affairs, meeting under the framework of the Foreign Affairs Council in Bruxelles, will be discussing the recent developments in the Middle East Peace Process. Following
FREE return ticket to ISRAEL!!!!!
Help us fight BDS and win a FREE return ticket to ISRAEL!!!!! Last month we held our first jam-packed pro-Israel anti-BDS conference at the European Parliament. This was our poster
EU Injects €7.7M Into NanoPack To Develop Nanotech Packaging That Prolongs Food Shelf Life
The European Union has invested €7.7 million in the Israeli-led project NanoPack, a new initiative to develop antimicrobial food packages for perishable foods, based on nanotechnology. These solutions could reduce
Minister Gila Gamliel counters BDS in EU Parliament
MK Gila Gamliel (Likud), Minister for Social Equality, spoke at EU conference encouraging investment in Israel, countering BDS. MK Gila Gamliel, Minister for Social Equality, spoke at the EIPA (Europe
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23/01/2017 European Parliament , Brussels. Want to see what supporting Israel and fighting BDS looks like in the European Parliament? EIPA is delighted and humbled by the over 250 people
ISRAEL. include. invest. involve 3 'i's to counter the b.d. and s Europe Israel Public Affairs, in partnership with the Israeli Mission to the European Union organizes in the European
UK prime minister delivers staunchly pro-Israel speech
Speaking at a Conservative Friends of Israel lunch, Theresa May lauds Israel's 'thriving democracy,' pledges to support Israel, oppose boycotts, expunge anti-Semitism from British society: 'No British taxpayers’ money will
MEP of the month: Geoffrey Van Orden (ECR Group, UK. Conservative Party)
Brexit means that we at EIPA lose the measured and rational voice that is the United Kingdom when it comes to discussing Israel in the EU. It also means that
German Chancellor Merkel’s party labels BDS antisemitic
The anti-BDS motion is a setback for BDS activists. Germany's Christians Democratic Union party on Wednesday passed a resolution opposing the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement because the anti-Israel action
After 5-year dry spell, EU and Israel move to upgrade ties
Despite policy disagreements, officials confirm high-level bilateral Association Council might convene next year for first time since 2012 After years in which relations between the European Union and Israel have
EU Civil Protection Mechanism to help Israel stop wildfires
To help contain the spread of devastating wildfires, Israel has requested European assistance through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism on 24 November. Substantial assistance has been offered via the
EU-Israeli relations: A new year, a new era?
Hopefully the Hezbollah and Hamas cases do not foretell the beginning of a new era in which EU-Israeli/Arab views on regional security further diverge. This week, a five-members Knesset
Anti-Semitism in Britain directly hurts our efforts towards peace in the Middle East
Two events took place last week in two places as far apart as you can imagine, but they had something in common. The first took place in the House of Lords
WHILE EU CONTINUES TO FUND HATE, LET’S NOT KID OURSELVES ON PEACE PROCESS
What were you like as an 8 year old? I can’t imagine most of you can remember, but I can be pretty sure it involved dolls or an action man/GIJoe
Italy’s Prime Minister: UNESCO’s Jerusalem Resolution ‘Shocking’ !
Matteo Renzi says he will summon his foreign minister to find out why Italy abstained from the vote on the resolution that disregarded the ties between Jews and Jerusalem. Italian
The triumph of European pragmatism in the Middle East
The European Parliament will vote this coming Wednesday on the report concerning the EU’s strategy after Iran’s nuclear agreement. MEP Richard Howitt’s report passed through its first reading in
A victory in self-deception
The Palestinian ‘narrative’ has scored another victory, this time at UNESCO. But it’s not a victory; it’s actually a defeat. The addiction to lies does not change reality or solve
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD ON CRAZY UNESCO DECISION WITH #Jerusalem4every1
Judaism’s clear ties to the holy city of Jerusalem that span thousands of years were airbrushed out of history by a frankly baffling and crazy decision by UNESCO on Thursday.
MEP of the Month: Jim Nicholson (ECR UK)
A Northern Irish politician renowned as an expert on Agricultural policy is maybe not who you would think of as a champion of Israel, but then Jim Nicholson MEP is
Exhibition: Rockets into Rosses
“Control your aid money and put me out of business", Rockets into Rosses creator tells European Parliamentarians. Strasbourg 6 October 2016. Israeli artist and Rockets into Roses creator Yaron Bob urged
Exchange of views with Mr Abu Khaled Toameh on Palestinian Incitement
The Parliamentary working group looking into EU aid in MENA (Middle East region) held its inaugural meeting in the European Parliament last Wednesday . Attended by most of the working group
Special Update: Shimon Peres 1923-2016
“Sometimes people ask me, ‘What is the greatest achievement you have reached in your lifetime or that you will reach in the future?’ So I reply that there was a
Shimon Peres 1923-2016
What can anyone say that can sum up the life of Shimon Peres? There are no words. He was Israel. And Israel was him: Compassionate, warm, decisive, seeking peace but
Senior Israel and EU officials meet in Jerusalem on counter-terrorism
Israel and the European Union senior officials held this week their 2nd counter-terrorism dialogue at the Israeli foreign ministry in Jerusalem. They discussed challenges in the field of counter-terrorism in
Will rare Israeli-Palestinian parley in Jericho pave way to peace process?
Meeting attended by delegations from four governments marks one of the highest level public interactions between Israelis and Palestinians in the last two years. Israeli and Palestinian ministers held a
Israeli Arab Paralympian takes pride representing Jewish state in Rio
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Netanyahu, Rivlin, Peres launch new Israeli Innovation Center
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Is there a dark side to EU funding?
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MEP of the Month: Meszerics Tamás (Greens, Hungary)
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Visit of Ben-Gurion MA and PHD Students
On Wednesday 29th of June, EIPA hosted a group of 20 students from Ben Gurion University, Israel. After meeting Foreign Affairs’ Chairman Elmar Brok, EIPA introduced them to MEP Tamas Meszerics,
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Israeli rhythmic gymnastics team wins gold at European Championships
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MEP of the Month : Fulvio Martusciello
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Swedish journalist-turned-politican defends Israel in EU
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Abbas’ brother gets treated in Tel Aviv hospital
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MEP of The Month – Mr Arne Gericke
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A trip along the Gaza border, where Hamas is rebuilding its tunnels
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Our MEP of The Month – Mr Martin Schulz – European Parliament President
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Safeguarding the Peace Process Can the EU Be an “Honest Broker”?
After a difficult end to 2015 in the EU-Israel relationship due to the labelling guidelines, EIPA kicked off 2016 with a hugely successful standing room only event in the European
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On the EU agenda
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Israel Suspends Peace Process Dialogue with EU
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Ambassador Danny Danon calls on the UN to denounce terrorism, says terror against Israelis is no different than Paris attacks. Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon on Monday called on the
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Special update: EU labelling guidelines
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Mahmoud Abbas is such a master of stretching the elasticity of the truth, such a perverter of language, that in ordinary circumstances you couldn’t help but admire his downright deluded
EIPA Advisory Board Breakfast Briefing
Today Members of the European Parliament and EIPA's Advisory Board took part in a special breakfast briefing with H.E. Ambassador of Israel to the European Union, David Walzer on the
Letter to HR Federica Mogherini and to EP President Martin Schulz
Today a group of 13 MEPs, who support Israel and are friends of EIPA or sit on our Advisory committee, sent a letter to High Representative Federica Mogherini and European
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Images of an Israeli soldier reacting to a violent attack on himself by women and children while trying to detain a rock-throwing boy near the Palestinian village of Nabi Saleh
Israel to EU: Halt funding of NGOs working against us
Italian PM Matteo Renzi and Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely meets European officials to demand governments stop providing cash to allegedly anti-Israel
EIPA Special Update: The Iran Deal
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EIPA Advisory Board Delegation to Israel, 30th of June – 3rd of July 2015
Last week, Europe Israel Public Affairs hosted 7 Members of the European Parliament for a three day delegation to the State of Israel.
Many were membersDebate on the role of the EU in the Middle East Peace Process
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Today, the delegation will host the following speakers: - Mr Jafar Farah, Director, Mossawa Center, the Advocacy Center for Arab Citizens in Israel -Mr Leonello Gabrici, Head of Division, Middle
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EIPA Update from the 29th of May
FIFA President Sepp Blatter at a press conference in Jerusalem, on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. (photo credit: Sebastian Scheiner/AP) For the full Newsletter, follow this link!
Mogherini ‘glad to hear’ Netanyhu’s commitment to two states
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On the EU agenda
Middle East peace process Brussels 18 May: The European Foreign Affairs Council – made up of foreign Affairs Ministers from across the EU and High Representive Mogherini will convene to
Netanyahu presents his 4th government to the Knesset
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The Middle East: re-adjusting EU’s great expectations
Europe Israel Public Affairs (EIPA), in cooperation with MEP Bas Belder (ECR, the Netherlands) and MEP Fulvio Martusciello (EPP, Italy) organised a public hearing on "the Middle East: the EU’s
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11 MEPs from across the EU and from across the political spectrum got together and authored a written declaration on the funnelling of EU Aid to terrorist organisations. A written
Visit to Brussels of the Israeli expert of IMPA, 15 April 2015
On the 14th of April 2015, EIPA had the pleasure to host in Brussels Mr Paul Landes Head of Israel Money Laundering and terror Financing Prohibition Authority (IMPA). Mr Paul Landes
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Who we are
Europe Israel Public Affairs is the only secular and non-partisan lobby group working at the heart of the EU Institutions. Based in Brussels, right beside the European Commission, European Council
A Fresh Perspective: Israel’s new government – Facing challenge
Netanyahu’s fourth government will face challenges coming from all sides: existential threats from enemies, difficult relations with friends and internal problems. US Secretary of State John
Amnesty says Gaza groups committed war crimes
NGO cites indiscriminate fire and use of civilians for cover during fighting; Israel was charged with crimes in previous report The human rights group Amnesty International said in a report
What we do
What we do and how we do it Of course here at EIPA we do deal with conflict related issues, from briefings between MEPs, Commissioners and staffers and key high-profile
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