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This Is How We Know the Iran War Is Failing — And Not for Military Reasons
By Ramzy Baroud Western and Arab allies reject joining the war on Iran not from principle, but from a clear expectation of failure. Speaking on Sunday, March 22, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called […]
‘Not Our War’: Europe Resists as Netanyahu Urges World Leaders to Join War on Iran
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Washington and Tel Aviv intensify pressure on European allies, but resistance grows as leaders reject involvement in an open-ended war. Key Takeaways European leaders are refusing military participation, repeatedly stating […]
‘Arrest Netanyahu’ – HRW Urges Hungary to Detain Israeli Leader Over Gaza Genocide
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Human Rights Watch urges Hungary to arrest Netanyahu over Gaza genocide as ICC warrant highlights ongoing impunity and EU inaction. Key Developments Human Rights Watch calls on Hungary to arrest […]
‘Black Cube’: Slovenia Accuses Israeli Firm of Interfering in Elections
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Slovenia’s prime minister urges EU probe into possible election interference by Israeli-linked firm Black Cube, citing risks to democratic processes. Key Developments Slovenia’s Prime Minister calls on EU to investigate […]
German Journalist Sanctioned by EU over Gaza Reporting – Who Is Hüseyin Doğru?
By Palestine Chronicle Staff EU sanctions placed Berlin-based journalist Hüseyin Doğru under an asset freeze over alleged ‘foreign links’ tied to his Gaza reporting. Key Takeaways Hüseyin Doğru says his bank has blocked all […]
German Parliament Speaker Enters Gaza with Israeli Army, Meets No Palestinians
By Palestine Chronicle Staff German speaker’s Gaza visit under Israeli military escort excluded Palestinians, reinforcing Berlin’s political backing for Israeli war policy positions. Key Developments Bundestag President Julia Klöckner entered Gaza embedded with the […]
EU Approves Google Deal with Israeli Cyber Firm Born from Surveillance of Palestinians
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Alphabet’s Google has secured unconditional approval from the European Union for its $32 billion acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity company Wiz — a decision that raises renewed scrutiny over the growing […]
Rafah Reopens—Who Is Really Allowed to Leave Gaza?
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Rafah crossing reopened under strict Israeli controls, allowing limited movement while thousands of Gaza patients remain trapped awaiting urgent medical care. Key Developments The Rafah crossing officially reopened on Monday […]
Khamenei Warns US Attack Would Ignite Regional War
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Iran warned a US attack would trigger regional war, as military threats, European sanctions, Israeli anxieties, and cautious diplomatic signals converge. Key Developments Iran’s Supreme Leader warned that any US […]
EU Left Launch Citizens Initiative Urging Full Suspension of EU-Israel Trade Deal
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The campaign states that Israel “is responsible for an unprecedented level of killing and injury of civilians, a large-scale displacement of population and the systematic destruction of hospitals and medical […]
Ten Nations Warn of ‘Severe Impact’ of Israel’s Deregistration of INGOs in Gaza
The statement noted that “deregistration could result in the forced closure of INGO operations within 60 days in Gaza and the West Bank.” The foreign ministers of ten states, including France, Norway and the UK, […]
US Donors Fund Pro-Israel Lobby Driving European Policy – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Intercept documents how US funding has enabled ELNET to lobby European lawmakers, shape foreign policy decisions, and deepen military, political, and economic ties with Israel. US donors are channeling […]
‘The Great Migration’: Israeli Media Warns of Unprecedented Departure Wave
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Experts raised concern that the departures could have significant economic, social and political ramifications “for decades to come,” the report stated. More than 80,000 Israelis left the country in 2024, […]
Netherlands Pushes Ahead to Ban Imports from Illegal Israeli Jewish Settlements – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Five EU states have already announced or initiated measures to curb trade with illegal West Bank settlements. The Netherlands is forging ahead with legislation to ban imports from illegal settlements […]
Former EU Officials Urge Global ‘Pressure’ for ‘Permanent Peace’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The group emphasized the role of the EU in the supply of humanitarian aid and reconstruction in the Gaza Strip. A group of over 400 former EU and Member State […]
The Genocide, the Complicity, and the Charges: How European Leaders Lost Credibility in Gaza
By Dan Steinbock Recently, the EU/EC position has toughened on Israel’s genocide in Gaza. But why did the stance change only after the deaths and injuries of a quarter of a million Palestinians and both […]
Germany’s Schengen Ban on Pro-Palestine Lawyer Sparks Outcry from IADL
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The International Association of Democratic Lawyers has denounced the detention and deportation of its Deputy Secretary-General Charlotte Kates in Athens, accusing Germany and Greece of weaponizing Schengen bans to silence […]
‘Untenable Situation’: EU Unveils ‘Robust Package of Sanctions’ against Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Last week, EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen proposed “a package of measures” against Israel, including a partial suspension of its trade agreement. The European Commission presented its proposal […]
‘High Cost for Israel’ – EU Proposes to Reimpose Duties on Israeli Goods
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Last week, EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen proposed “a package of measures” against Israel, including the sanctioning of extremist ministers and a partial suspension of its trade agreement. […]
‘Political Window Dressing’ – Rights Group Slams EU Measures over Gaza Genocide
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The measures “are symbolic and superficial, lacking seriousness and firmness, and amount to a manoeuvre around the EU’s legal obligations under international law.” A human rights organization has accused the […]
EU-Israel Agreement: Former EU Envoys Urge Suspension of the Agreement
The EU is Israel’s largest trading partner, accounting for 32 percent of Israel’s total trade in goods with the world in 2024. More than 300 former EU and member state ambassadors, together with former senior […]
EU Chief Proposes Sanctions on Ministers, Partial Suspension of Israel Trade Deal
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “We will propose sanctions on the extremist ministers and on violent settlers. And we will also propose a partial suspension of the Association Agreement on trade-related matters.” EU Commission president […]
Europe’s Response to Gaza Genocide ‘a Failure’ – Spanish PM
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “What we’re now witnessing in Gaza is perhaps one of the darkest episodes of international relations in the 21st century.” Pedro Sánchez Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has criticized Europe’s […]
While Gaza Bleeds amid Genocide, Europe Remains a Mute Spectator
By Ranjan Solomon This is why Europe invokes “international law” in Ukraine but retreats into silence in Gaza. The colonial instinct endures: Europe deems Palestinian lives expendable in the pursuit of geopolitical order. Gaza today […]
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kallas: No Consensus on Sanctions against Israel
Kaja Kallas says the EU is unlikely to reach agreement on sanctions against Israel as ministers meet in Copenhagen. The EU’s foreign policy chief voiced doubts on Saturday about the likelihood of reaching a consensus […]
‘Intolerable’ Situation: Sweden, Netherlands Urge EU to Suspend Trade with Israel
The Dutch and Swedish foreign ministers said they now “support the suspension of the trade chapter of the EU-Israel Association agreement. Sweden and the Netherlands jointly called on the European Union on Thursday to suspend […]
Dutch Government Resignations over Israel Sanctions Prove EU Complicity in Genocide
By Robert Inlakesh The Israel Lobby still maintains a chokehold over many Western governments, yet the mere affiliation between a politician and Zionist groups is becoming synonymous with corruption and the betrayal of the national […]
E1 Settlement Expansion: Why Europe’s Outrage over Israel’s Plan is Pure Theater
By Robert Inlakesh Now, as this fact is abundantly clear, the European allies of Israel still pretend to hold on to their 30-year-old trick. Nobody should buy it. International condemnation of the new plan for […]
EU Staff Critical of Bloc’s Stance on Israel, Claim ‘Intimidation Tactics’ – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff EU leaders have not reached consensus on whether to suspend its Association Agreement with Israel despite concerns that Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza violates the deal. The European Commission is […]
EU Leaders ‘Complicit’ in Gaza Genocide, Says Josep Borrell – Urges Israel Sanctions
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Those who do not act to stop this genocide and these violations of international law, even though they have the power to do so, are complicit in them.” Former EU […]
