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The Guardian view on the EU and Israel: moving beyond mere exhortation | Editorial
ByEditorial April 20, 2026

Benjamin Netanyahu has brushed aside European concerns over Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon. A tougher approach from Brussels is overdueIn recent months, European expressions of concern over the actions of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government have regularly…

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Israeli army to launch criminal investigation after soldier strikes Jesus statue in Lebanon
ByAgence France-Presse in Jerusalem April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Netanyahu says ‘harsh disciplinary action’ will be taken after IDF confirms sledgehammer photo is authenticMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Israeli military is conducting a criminal investigation after a soldier was photographed striking a Catholic…

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Israel had a bad week in Europe. Does it herald a wider shift in EU relations?
By April 19, 2026April 19, 2026

With Orbán gone and Meloni distancing herself, EU sanctions on trade and settlers are looking more likelyIt was a bad week for Israel in Europe: the country lost its staunchest regional ally when Viktor Orbán was toppled from power in Hungary, and Ital…

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Trump accuses ally Meloni of lacking courage for not joining attacks on Iran
ByLorenzo Tondo in Palermo April 14, 2026

Remarks come as Italian PM suspends defence agreement with Israel amid growing domestic pressure over conflictDonald Trump lashed out at one of his closest allies on Tuesday, saying Italy’s Giorgia Meloni lacked courage in light of her failure to join …

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‘Get your own oil’: Trump launches tirade against Europe for not joining Iran war
ByOliver Holmes, Angela Giuffrida and Stephen Burgen March 31, 2026April 1, 2026

Many countries in Europe have called the conflict illegal, with some blocking Israeli and US planes from moving weapons through their airspaceMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has launched a tirade against European countries that refused to…

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Libyan general accused of crimes against humanity arrested in Tripoli
ByAngela Giuffrida in Rome November 5, 2025

Osama Almasri Najim was arrested in Italy in January on an ICC warrant, only to be released and flown back to LibyaA Libyan general wanted by the international criminal court (ICC) for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity has been arrested in…

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Israeli strike on Gaza church kills three and injures priest Pope Francis called daily
ByAngela Giuffrida in Rome July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Two of the dead named as Pope Leo renews ceasefire call after strike on territory’s only Catholic churchAn Israeli strike has hit the only Catholic church in Gaza, killing three people and injuring 10 others including the parish priest, who used to rec…

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