Brussels
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Brussels, translated into English and compared across sources. 20 recent stories.
Polls, Diplomacy, and Military Moves Signal a Shifting Global Picture
A Reuters poll says Trump’s Iran war is deeply unpopular and may hurt Republicans before November’s midterm elections. Separately, the EU held controversial talks with the Taliban…
Lufthansa Group to Ramp Up Israel Flights in July and August
Lufthansa Group is gradually restoring flights to and from Israel after resuming service in June. It will operate about 29 weekly flights in July and roughly 54 in August, with ad…
EU Holds Rare Technical Talks with Taliban Delegation in Brussels
Taliban officials met European Union representatives in Brussels for rare closed-door talks on consular issues and possible returns of Afghan migrants. The EU said the meeting was…
European Jewish leaders warn Belgian circumcision case could reshape minority rights
The European Jewish Association held an emergency conference in Brussels over Belgian legal action against circumcisers, warning it could set a Europe-wide precedent against minor…
NATO chief visits White House in last-ditch bid to keep Trump in the alliance
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is meeting Donald Trump at the White House to try to prevent a U.S. exit from NATO. The talks come amid tensions over Iran, European base access…
Nobel laureate François Englert, co-developer of Higgs theory, dies at 93
François Englert, the Belgian physicist who helped develop the theory behind the Higgs boson, died at 93 in Uccle, Belgium. He shared the 2013 Nobel Prize with Peter Higgs for the…
Jerusalem rabbi Yaakov Meshulam Zalman Kruger dies at 95
Rabbi Yaakov Meshulam Zalman Kruger, longtime leader of Kehillat Chaim in Jerusalem’s Kiryat Mattersdorf, died at 95. His funeral left Saturday night from his synagogue for burial…
EU Ambassador Rejects 'Apartheid State' Claim as Brussels-Jerusalem Tensions Rise
EU Ambassador Michael Mann rejected reports that Brussels sees Israel as an apartheid state and said the EU still supports a two-state solution. He described current EU-Israel tie…
Russia Threatens Retaliation After Massive Drone Strike on Moscow Region Oil Depot
Russia vowed retaliation after Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Moscow and other Russian regions, damaging a Gazprom oil facility and disrupting airports. Kyiv said the st…
Hegseth Warns NATO Is a 'Paper Tiger' and Says U.S. Will Reassess Europe Commitment
Pete Hegseth told NATO defense ministers in Brussels that the U.S. will review its troop deployment in Europe over the next six months. He said the alliance needs a major reset, a…
Israel Should Engage Europe, Not Retreat Into Isolation, Column Argues
A Hebrew opinion column says Israel is damaging its own diplomacy by cutting ties with EU officials and relying on personal friendships in Europe. It argues that Hungary under Pet…
Left-Wing EU Lawmaker Sings at Parliament, Calls Trump ‘Mr. Genocide’
Spanish MEP Irene Montero interrupted a European Parliament debate in Brussels with a singing protest against Donald Trump and EU foreign policy. She accused the EU of failing to…
U.S. and Iran digitally sign ceasefire memorandum, pact takes effect immediately
The United States and Iran digitally signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war, and it took effect immediately. The 14-point deal sets phased obligations for both sides…
U.S. and Iran Sign Memorandum, Skipping Planned Ceremony in Switzerland
The United States and Iran signed a 14-point memorandum overnight, with no ceremony in Switzerland, and it is now in force. The deal calls for a 60-day negotiating period after so…
Swiss Voters Reject Plan to Cap Population at 10 Million
Swiss voters rejected a referendum to cap the population at 10 million and curb immigration, with an SRF sample showing 55% against. The right-wing SVP backed the proposal, but bu…
Scientists Uncover Vast Whale Graveyard Deep in the Indian Ocean
An international expedition has uncovered a massive whale graveyard in the Diamantina Fracture Zone deep in the southeastern Indian Ocean. Scientists estimate the site holds more…
Half a Ton of Enriched Uranium May Decide the Iran Deal
A new agreement between the United States and Iran may end the fighting, but its fate hinges on Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile. CNN reports that Washington once considered seiz…
CNN: Trump Halted Planned U.S. Raid to Remove Iran's Enriched Uranium
CNN reported that Donald Trump halted a high-risk U.S. ground raid planned to seize Iran's enriched uranium, citing fears of Iranian retaliation and American casualties. The story…
Trump Moves Toward Reducing U.S. Military Support for NATO in Europe
The Trump administration is preparing to reduce U.S. military forces and equipment assigned to NATO in Europe. The reported cuts include fewer fighter jets, fewer patrol aircraft…
Europe Swelters as Heat Wave Sweeps the Continent
A heat wave is affecting Europe, with scenes of people seeking shade, water, and cooler spots in cities including Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Munich, Lyon, and parts of England. T…
