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Iran criticises Austria for preventing nuclear chief from attending Vienna meeting

Iran has publicly expressed its discontent regarding the exclusion of the head of its Atomic Energy Organisation from the annual gathering of the United...

Israel opens embassy in Slovenia after Janša’s government shifts policies

On Wednesday, Israel inaugurated its first embassy in Slovenia. This move strengthens diplomatic relations with the EU member state amid increasing tensions with some...

UK government imposes ban on goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank

The United Kingdom announced on Tuesday a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, citing concerns over "settler terrorists" engaged...

Netanyahu’s government declares war on Dutch representatives

On 25 August, the Foreign Minister of Israel, Gideon Sa'ar, announced that Dutch representatives will be expelled immediately from the US-backed International Support Centre...

Slovenia’s populist government and liberal president clash over EU statement on Israel

On 26 August, Slovenia vetoed a joint statement by the EU and its 27 member states condemning Israel's decision to build new settlements in...

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