Europe

European states criticize Israel, but keep relying on its defense technology - analysis

European countries are increasing defense budgets and confronting the Russian threat, and in areas where no available alternative exists, they are finding it difficult to give up Israeli systems.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir meets with Finnish Chief of Defense Gen. Janne Jaakkola on August 24, 2026.
Leuven, Belgium mayor Mohamed Ridouani.

Belgian mayor blocks Hapoel Beersheba Europa League match over alleged safety concerns

A general view of the cityscape of Vienna with the Maria vom Siege church in front, Austria, April 16, 2025.

The right to disappear: What Israel can learn from Europe about privacy - opinion

 An Israeli flag flutters next to a German and a EU flag, one day after Hamas' attacks on Israel, outside the Reichstag building in Berlin, Germany, October 8, 2023.

With AfD gaining traction in eastern Germany, what would a far Right win mean for Jews? - analysis


Spain’s prime minister blames Israel, Russia for disinformation around Ceuta border crisis

“After July 30th and 31st, there was an expansion of these hoaxes and this disinformation by social networks associated with both Russia and Israel," Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said.

Residents carrying Spanish flags take part in a protest demanding government action and calling for the resignation of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in the North African Spanish city of Ceuta, August 30, 2026.

Austrian gov’t begins work on constitutional ban of ‘Political Islam'

Stocker said religious freedom must be protected, but argued it ends when believers and nonbelievers are treated differently, women lack equal rights, or state institutions are not respected.

Austria's Chancellor Christian Stocker arrives to attend the EU Summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels, on June 19, 2026.

Brussels-based center trains mohelim as Belgium circumcision debate intensifies

The newly established Center of Excellence for Religious Male Circumcision (CERM) comes against the backdrop of growing legal and political challenges to Jewish religious circumcision across Europe.

Jewish men pray in a Belgian synagogue.

Reporter's Notebook: Pro-Palestinian groups attacked an Israeli architect, he chose to create more

"I will not run away, and I will not waste energy on wars of hatred," said Yehiel Tsuberi after suffering attacks from pro-Palestinian groups in Italy because of being Israeli.

Lake Como, located in Italy's "Golden Triangle" where the three main towns of Varenna, Bellagio, and Menaggio meet the inverted Y-shaped expansion of the lake.

Rabbis must lean into Zionism from the pulpit this holiday season - opinion

In a new era of antisemitism, rabbis have a responsibility to lead Jews with courage, clarity and pride in Israel.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators carry a banner during a protest against the arrival of an Israeli cruise ship in the port of Piraeus near Athens, Greece, June 12, 2025.

EASA narrows warning to airlines over flying in Persian Gulf airspace amid renewed US-Iran strikes

EASA also extended its recommendations that airlines not operate in the airspace of Iran, Iraq and Lebanon until the end of September.

A Boeing 737 aircraft from the Irish low cost company Ryanair takes off from Toulouse Blagnac airport, in Toulouse, southern France, on May 20, 2026; Illustrative.

Swiss police arrest suspect after rave shooting kills one, wounds five

"Investigations into the exact circumstances of the incident, as well as its background and possible motive, are currently underway," the police said.

Empty bottles and cans on a wall at the Schachen horse racing track, following a deadly shooting incident at a rave party on Sunday, in Aarau, Switzerland, August 31, 2026.

Iceland rejects EU membership plan in referendum, after almost all votes were counted

Some 47.5% of voters supported the government's proposal while 52.5% said no, according to local broadcaster RUV's estimates. Final results are expected later on Sunday.

Tourists queue for a hot dog from Baejarins Beztu Pylsur stand ahead of a referendum on whether Iceland should resume accession negotiations with the European Union, in Reykjavik, Iceland, August 29, 2026.

At least one killed after shots fired at Swiss nightclub as police keep searching for attackers

According to Italy’s Foreign Ministry, the one victim who was killed in the shooting was an Italian citizen.

Police officers stand near the site of a deadly shooting at an event, according to the police, at a train station in Aarau, Switzerland, August 30, 2026.

Iceland votes on whether to start EU membership talks, results too close to call

Iceland first applied to join the EU in 2009, amid a financial crisis that hit the country's small, exposed economy especially hard, and talks ended under a Eurosceptic government in 2013.

An Icelandic flag flies outside Reykjavik City Hall in Reykjavik, Iceland, on August 27, 2026, two days ahead of a national referendum on whether Iceland should resume European Union accession negotiations.