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Paraguay designates Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisation and expanded classification of Hamas and Hezbollah

The presidential decree issued cited the Guards’ systematic involvement in human rights violations and participation in terrorist activities on a global scale as justification for the blacklisting.
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Czech Republic recognises pre-1967 Jerusalem as capital of Israel

The Czech Republic said in a statement on Wednesday that it recognises the pre-1967 west Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, but that it will only consider moving its embassy from Tel Aviv to the city after talks with regional partners.

EU expresses concern over US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

The European Union has expressed “serious concern” about the announcement by the United States President Trump on Jerusalem and “the repercussions this may have on the prospect of peace.”

After Jerusalem declaration, Trump signs waiver on embassy move

Hours after recognising Jerusalem as Israel’s capital Wednesday, and saying he had instructed the State Department to begin preparation to relocate the US embassy there, US President Donald Trump signed the waiver putting off any such move by another six months.

Saudi Arabia condemns Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as capital of Israel

The kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Thursday condemned the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Germany says Dead Sea Scrolls don’t belong to Israel

Uwe Becker, the deputy mayor of Frankfurt, expressed outrage on Thursday over the German government's decision not to recognize the Dead Sea Scrolls as Israeli property, prompting the cancellation of a slated 2019 exhibit at the Bible Museum in Frankfurt.

European centrists call for action against Hezbollah

The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE), which comprises dozens of centrist parties from across the continent that champion liberal democratic values, called for action to be taken against Hezbollah in a statement by the alliance’s president on Sunday.
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EJC saddened by passing of Pope Francis: Sends condolences to Catholics in Europe and round the world

"We have fond and enduring memories of our audiences with the late Pope and his deep commitment to fostering dialogue with Jewish communities and fierce opposition to antisemitism" said EJC Executive Vice-President Raya Kalenova

EJC congratulates Friedrich Merz on his victory in the German elections and expresses its concern over the rise of the far-right party AfD

EJC and WJC call for immediate release of hostages held by Hamas

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