Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah
International pressure is building on Israel over its plans to invade Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah and a ceasefire agreement. ADVERTISEMENTThe White House on Sunday…
Why the West is losing Ukraine – POLITICO
Not so dynamic duo Beyond fear, diplomats and experts pointed to the dynamic between Scholz and Biden as a driving force behind the West’s overriding…
EU’s top diplomat warns Israel can’t defeat Hamas by military means – POLITICO
At the security conference, he asked if there was a political space for Europe to support a two-state solution. “If we want to play our…
EU’s top diplomat slams US for sending arms to Israel as Gaza deaths mount – POLITICO
His comments come after U.S. President Joe Biden said last week that Israel’s response to Hamas in the Gaza Strip has been “over the top."…
For Europeans, Trump’s already back and America has abandoned Ukraine – POLITICO
The answer isn’t expected to please the German leader. Ironic inversion For the two leaders, the irony will be wearily apparent. At the outset of…
UN chief denounces Israel for ‘utterly unacceptable’ killings as Gaza death toll soars – POLITICO
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the “heart-breaking” and “utterly unacceptable” killings of Palestinian civilians in Gaza on Sunday, as the number of deaths from…
EU makes muddled response to crisis in the Red Sea – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. While the U.S. and U.K. carried out airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Thursday…
EU, US warn against Israel-Hamas war expanding into regional conflict – POLITICO
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, both on trips to the Mideast, warned on Saturday against the Israel-Hamas…
Only ‘minor’ obstacles blocking Israel-Hamas deal on hostages: Qatar PM – POLITICO
The deal to release hostages kidnapped by Hamas during its terrorist attack on Israel now only depends on “minor” practical issues, the Qatari prime minister…
Europe can’t keep its promise to Ukraine, defense chief admits – POLITICO
BRUSSELS — The EU will deliver a million artillery shells to Ukraine — but not by the March deadline leaders had agreed, the CEO of…
Israel’s ambassador to US pans Germany’s idea of a UN-controlled Gaza – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Israel’s ambassador to the United States is critical of Germany’s suggestion that the U.N.…
Germany suggests UN take control in Gaza after Israel-Hamas war ends – POLITICO
Germany has floated that the United Nations could take control in Gaza once the Israel-Hamas war is over, according to a document seen by POLITICO. …
EU fails to agree on call for ‘humanitarian pause’ to allow aid into Gaza – POLITICO
LUXEMBOURG — The European Union’s foreign ministers failed to reach an agreement at a meeting on Monday on recommending a “humanitarian pause” to allow aid…
Putin to meet Xi in China this week – POLITICO
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing this week — a rare international visit by the Russian leader. Putin will…
West urges Israel to show restraint amid escalation fears – POLITICO
Western governments are urging Israel to show restraint in its military campaign against Hamas in Gaza, as fears grow that the conflict could spiral out…
How Israel-Hamas war exposed EU’s irrelevance – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. At least Europe no longer has to endure that hackneyed Henry Kissinger quip about…
Israel is acting against international law, says Borrell – POLITICO
BRUSSELS — The EU’s top diplomat said Israel’s actions in Gaza already may have breached international law, as he underlined the need for the EU…
EU U-turns after halting Palestinian funding following Hamas attack – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. The EU’s united front on Israel’s war with Hamas is already showing its first…
EU condemns Hamas attack on Israel as ‘terrorism in its most despicable form’ – POLITICO
European leaders condemned the surprise attack on Israel by the Hamas militant group early Saturday and proclaimed Israel’s right to defend itself. “It is terrorism…
Help, we can’t cope without you on Ukraine – POLITICO
GRANADA, Spain — Top EU officials have a message for Washington after Republican lawmakers blocked a new aid package for Ukraine: We need you to…