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How will the EU elections affect Israel-Palestine?
The EU’s measures on settlements, limited as they were, remain a source of serious concern in Jerusalem. Some in the Israeli Right hope that the rise of the ‘Euro-Skeptics’ will rid Israel of the problem. The year 2013 was a turning point with regards to the European Union’s role in Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Until then, one…
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Noam Sheizaf
May 28, 2014
The downfall of Avigdor Liberman
Without a distinct ideology or the support of Israel’s ultra-right, the days of Liberman dominating political headlines may soon be over. By Aaron Magid On the night of the 2009 election as Avidgor Liberman’s party jumped to unprecedented power with 15 seats, the popular Israeli satirical show “Eretz Nehederet” depicted Liberman ominously. Both Benjamin Netanyahu and Tzipi…
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+972 Magazine
May 3, 2014
European MPs to Ashton: Make Israel pay for settlements
A total of 114 members of the European Parliament signed and delivered an open letter to European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton Thursday to ensure she implements the EU guidelines on Israeli settlements, scheduled to take effect next month, January 2014. The guidelines stipulate that any Israeli entity that wants to receive funding and…
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Mairav Zonszein
November 21, 2013
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Report: EU to bypass its own anti-settlements guidelines
Israeli and European officials are reportedly nearing an agreement that would allow Israeli institutions to continue operating freely in the West Bank while enjoying EU grants. In coordination with Israeli officials, the EU is about to introduce a solution that would allow Israeli institutions — which are invested in or profit from the occupation —…
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Noam Sheizaf
October 17, 2013
Delaying EU settlement rules ‘reinforces Israeli intransigence’
The EU’s settlement guidelines, if implemented, could be the first step in showing Israel that there are consequences for its occupation and illegal settlement building, and actually push both sides toward a resolution to the conflict. Since the EU announced new guidelines regarding its activity in settlements in July, Israel and most recently, the United…
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Michael Schaeffer Omer-Man
September 16, 2013
Why the EU shouldn’t amend its new settlement guidelines
This might be remembered as a key moment in determining the future of the occupation. In an effort to preserve the alliance with settlers and maintain its current settlement policies, the government will demand key provisions of the EU guidelines be changed or postponed. One of the most important rounds of talks on the future of the…
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Noam Sheizaf
August 11, 2013
Former senior EU officials: ‘Oslo process has nothing more to offer’
An unprecedented letter by former European leaders and peace process veterans recognizes Western support for the occupation and calls for immediate steps that will bring an end to it. 13 European states support labeling products from Israeli settlements. A group of senior former European officials, including former prime ministers, foreign ministers and diplomats, is urging…
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Noam Sheizaf
April 20, 2013
As Palestinian hunger strikes come to a head, world begins to take notice
Four Palestinian prisoners are on hunger strikes to protest their administrative detention and the conditions in which they are being held. While the EU calls on Israel to respect its obligations toward Palestinian prisoners’ human rights, an Israeli NGO reports they are being treated unethically in hospital. All anyone in Israel has spoken about for…
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Michael Schaeffer Omer-Man
February 18, 2013
WATCH: Ukrainians vote in ‘test for democracy’
Voters in Ukraine are casting their ballots on Sunday in the country’s parliamentary elections. As of Sunday morning, there were already complaints of bribery near some polling stations. KIEV, UKRAINE – The ruling “Party of Regions” is likely to keep its majority, thanks to a revised election system that will allow single-mandate district winners to caucus…
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Roee Ruttenberg
October 28, 2012
Catherine Ashton can only blame herself: A response to Ami Kaufman
There is no doubt in my mind that Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Lieberman made political use of the statement made by the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton – getting back at her for her positions regarding the settlements and the peace process – but unlike Ami Kaufman…
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Noam Sheizaf
March 22, 2012
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