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European Union reached a political agreement to tighten sanctions on Iran

The sanctions are designed to curtail the exports of EU-made components used in the production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, and ballistic missiles.
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EU leaders condemn Iran’s attack on Israel

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: "I strongly condemn Iran‘s blatant and unjustifiable attack on Israel. And I call on Iran and its proxies to immediately cease these attacks."

Jewish students attacked as ‘fascist Zionists’ at event in European Parliament

The European Union of Jewish Students (EUJS) says it “strongly condemns” the antisemitic behaviour of the audience at the European Youth Forum (YFJ) towards its members.

EU sanctions three Palestinian terror groups for their participation in the October 7th massacre

The listed entities are the Al-Quds Brigades, the armed wing of the EU-designated terrorist organisation Palestinian Islamic Jihad; Nukhba Force, a special forces unit of the EU-designated terrorist organisation Hamas; and the Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas.

European Parliament adopted amendment voicing concerns that EU money “could have been partially misused” by Hamas and UNRWA staff 

MEPs urge the Commission to diversify the recipients of EU support to Palestinian civilians and to include the WHO, UNICEF and the Red Crescent. They also urge the Commission to guarantee independent controls of UNRWA.

Argentine Federal Criminal Appeals Court ruled that bombings of AMIA and Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires were ordered by Iran and executed by Hezbollah

The verdict stated that the bombing of the AMIA was a crime of "against humanity" and opened the door for Argentina to formally demand action against Iran.

Members of US Congress introduce bill calling for coordinated federal efforts to counter antisemitism

The bill will establish a National Coordinator to Counter Antisemitism within the White House who would serve as the president's principal adviser on countering domestic antisemitism and chair an interagency task force.
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European Jewish Congress expresses solidarity with Israel and condemns Iranian attack on Jewish State

We urge the European Union and its member states to totally isolate Iran economically and politically from the international family of nations by strongly enforcing and extending sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

European Jewish Congress calls on EU and UN leaders to cease its one-sided Israel bashing that has direct consequences for Jews in Europe

On International Women’s Day: European Jewish Congress dismayed by tepid EU response to UN findings of Hamas sexual abuse of women

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