Europe

A Jewish woman and a Palestinian one hugging in the Ramallah Muqata'a, November 28, 2019

Jews and Muslims fight for religious freedom together

With both antisemitism and Islamophobia on the rise in Europe, the Jewish and Muslim communities should take this rare opportunity to stand together to halt this trend.

Top European rights court upholds Belgian ban on kosher slaughter

Two of Belgium’s three regions banned slaughter without stunning in 2017 and 2018, saying that the practice was cruel to animals.

By JTA STAFF
15/02/2024

Ireland, Spain want EU to review Israel's human rights compliance in Gaza

While only Spain and Ireland signed the letter, the source said it expected further backing for a review of the agreement when ministers meet for the Council of Europe in March.

By REUTERS
14/02/2024

Russia preparing for military confrontation with West, says Estonia

A military attack by Russia is "highly unlikely" in the short term, he said, partly because Russia has to keep troops in Ukraine, and would stay unlikely if Russian buildup is matched in Europe.

By REUTERS
13/02/2024

Two Armenian soldiers killed by Azerbaijani fire in first major incident since talks began

Azerbaijan's border service said in a statement that it staged a "a revenge operation" in retaliation for a "provocation" it said Armenian forces had committed the day before.

By REUTERS
13/02/2024

Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava and hitting roads

The lava flow hit thermal-based water pipes in the region just south of the capital, disrupting the supply of hot water to more than 20,000 people.

By REUTERS
08/02/2024
French President Emmanuel Macron attemds a ceremony to pay tribute to the victims of October 7

Families of October 7 massacre touched, grateful for memorial ceremony in Paris

The ceremony started with soldiers of the French republican Guard, dressed in blue and black, carrying the pictures of the 42 victims, as the French army orchestra played.

By RINA BASSIST
07/02/2024
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