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European Parliament recalls the necessity for the Palestinian Authority to remove all antisemitic educational materials

The EU Parliament explicitly recalls the necessity for the Palestinian Authority to remove all educational content that fails to meet UNESCO standards, particularly materials containing antisemitism, incitement to violence, glorification of jihad and martyrdom, or rejection of peaceful conflict resolution.

EU states and Israel sign gas pipeline deal

Cyprus, Greece, Italy, and Israel have signed up to a gas pipeline that would reduce EU dependency on Russia.

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.

US Official: Trump likely to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital this week

United States President Donald Trump is likely to announce this week that the United States will recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, a senior administration official said on Friday.

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EJC Executive Vice-President Raya Kalenova named Vice-President of the World Jewish Congress

In her new role, Ms Kalenova will represent the voice of Jewish communities in Europe on the WJC Executive Committee.