MIDDLE EAST

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...

Left MEPs prevented from entering Israel over criticism of Gaza genocide

On 23 August, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) Jonas Sjöstedt and Hanna Gedin were denied entry into Israel while preparing to travel to...

ECB still cautious about eurozone inflation despite Iran peace deal

The European Central Bank (ECB) is optimistic about the potential peace deal between the US and Iran. Still, it warns that reopening the Strait...

France bans entry of Israeli far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich

On Tuesday, 9 June, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced a ban on Israeli far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering French territory. This decision...

France bans extremist Israeli minister Ben-Gvir following his brutality against flotilla detainees

France has officially prohibited Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's far-right national security minister, from entering its territory due to his "unspeakable" conduct towards activists from the...

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