France topped EU arms sales to Israel while backing mini-sanctions – EUobserver
France, Germany, and Greece led EU arms sales to Israel in 2024, even as pressure now builds for…
Italy and Germany defend Israel in EU sanctions talks – EUobserver
Italy and Germany have defended Israel from EU trade sanctions, but momentum is building for action on West…
Suspending the EU-Israel trade deal is now the only tool left for Brussels – EUobserver
Suspending the Association Agreement with Israel is the only tool left for the European Union to affirm its…
France joins EU sanctions pressure on Israel – EUobserver
France and Sweden have joined five other EU states seeking sanctions on Israel, with a proposed ban on…
Israel responsible for deadliest era for journalists since 1992 – EUobserver
Israel has been engaged in the deadliest and most deliberate effort to kill and silence journalists ever-documented since…
Lebanon is now on brink of humanitarian and ecological collapse – EUobserver
Since the renewed hostilities began on 2 March 2026, Lebanon has faced a collision of human tragedy and…
EU sanctions back on agenda amid Israel’s ‘carnage’ in Lebanon – EUobserver
Israel’s “horrific carnage” in Lebanon has revived a threat of EU sanctions, while also seeing Iran re-close the…
The war has moved even closer to the heart of Beirut. Lebanon wants to negotiate a ceasefire, but stands alone – EUobserver
From our correspondent in Beirut. The war between Israel and Hezbollah is spreading to other parts of Lebanon…
No EU appetite for Trump demand on Hormuz help, as Israel pounds Lebanon – EUobserver
Erratic US leadership means no EU navies will be rushing to the Strait of Hormuz, as Spain also…