The EU warned that the alliance would not let any Israeli steps aimed at annexing territories "pass unchallenged" in an apparent jab at Trump peace plan.

Distress of Nations

UK: Shots Fired as London Police take out Knife Attacker

Police shoot dead terrorist feared to be wearing a suicide vest after he grabs knife from a shop, stabbing 2 during brutal high-street rampage in London

Distress of Nations

Belgian police shoot ‘knifeman’ who stabbed two – just minutes after terror attack in London

Belgium Police shoot a man who witnesses said attacked 2 people with a knife; Suspect reportedly hit in the hand by officers in Ghent during the incident.

Europe

United Kingdom Officially Departs from the European Union; Transitional Period Ahead

January 31, 2020, marks the UK’s official departure from the EU; There will be a transition period ahead; The push for Brexit has lasted nearly four years.

Africa

UN envoy, Macron condemns breaches of pledge to end foreign meddling by Turkey in Libya Conflict

A UN envoy charged Thursday that foreign actors continue to meddle in Libya's conflict, resupplying the parties to the conflict in violation of recent international commitments.

Christian Persecution

Franklin Graham: UK Venue Discriminates Against Christians

Franklin Graham responds after venue cancels contract to host his UK Tour claiming Graham's appearance may incite hate and pose risk to LGBT community.

Anti-Semitism

Germany warns of ‘mass exit’ of Jews if anti-Semitism persists

Insults and attacks against Jews have become ‘a daily occurrence,’ says Berlin’s foreign minister, calling for tougher action across Europe.

Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitic Writing Scrawled on Auschwitz survivor’s door in Italy reading, “Jew Here”, in German

“Juden Hier,” German for “Jew Here,” with Star of David was written in black paint on the door of now-deceased women who survived Nazi concentration camps.

Europe

40+ World Leaders Convene in Jerusalem for 75th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation; Netanyahu Gets Blunt on Iran

Over 40 world leaders or their officials have gathered in Jerusalem; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: There will not be another Holocaust.

Distress of Nations

11 dead and five Missing as Flooding Worsens in Spain

The storm that has left scenes of devastation in its wake is moving north into France but not before causing havoc in Spain’s northeastern corner.

Europe

Macron yells at Israeli security to leave French church during Jerusalem visit

French pres. loses his temper, says he ‘knows the rules’ at Church of St. Anne, a French territory; incident similar to dust-up with Jaques Chirac in 1996.

Europe

Netanyahu on Hezbollah ban: This is an important step

PM praises countries that declared Hezbollah a terrorist organization in context of anti-terrorism conference being held in Colombia.

Europe

Matteo Salvini Vows to Move Italy’s Embassy to Jerusalem if Elected Prime Minister

Conservative Italian frontrunner Matteo Salvini vows to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel if he is elected; This would be accomplished by moving Italy’s embassy to Jerusalem; Salvini: Italy was too slow in adopting this international definition.

Europe

UK Adds Entire Hezbollah Movement to Terror Blacklist and Freezes its Assets

Israel and US welcome move and call on other nations to blacklist the Iran-backed Lebanese terror group; step follows British government decision last March.

Anti-Semitism

Jerusalem deputy mayor to UK: Don’t fund anti-Israel Palestinian textbooks

The UK must stop funds for UNRWA unless it agrees to stop anti-Israel and antisemitic incitement in its schools, Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum plans to tell the UK House of Lords on Wednesday.

Anti-Semitism

Four hospitalized after antisemitic mob rampages through Uman

An armed mob stormed through the city of Uman, Ukraine over Shabbat, attacking Jews outside the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslav, Yeshiva World News reported.

Europe

Just 1,295 Days After the Referendum, Brexit Deal Finally Passes House of Commons

The EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill passed a vote in the House of Commons Thursday afternoon, three and a half years, three Prime Ministers, and three national elections after the British people voted to leave the European Union in June 2016.

Europe

Britain Backs Trump on Iran, Deploys Royal Navy to Persian Gulf

UK defends Trump admin. actions with Iran, saying the US is “entitled to defend itself” against Iranian aggression; Royal Navy deployed to the Persian Gulf.

Distress of Nations

Police Neutralize Muslim Terrorist In France after he Stabbed Multiple People, Wore ‘Fake Explosive Vest’

A suspected terrorist reportedly wearing a “fake explosive vest” was shot dead by French police Friday after stabbing multiple people, one of whom died from the wounds. Witnesses said they heard the attacker cry “Allahu Akbar” during the rampage, reports say.

Europe

Israel Inks Mega Gas Pipeline Deal with Cyprus, Greece

Israel, Greece and Cyprus on Thursday signed an agreement for a huge pipeline project to ship gas from the eastern Mediterranean to Europe despite Turkey’s hostility to the deal.

Africa

France, Egypt urge restraint on Libya as Ankara speeds up troop deployment bill

Warning from France, Egypt comes as Ankara moves to fast-track a bill paving the way to a military deployment on war-torn country of Libya.

Europe

Dutch lawmaker calls Netherlands to Expel ICC Prosecutor, calling them an Anti-Semitic Kangaroo Court

“The International Criminal Court has no authority at all here and behaves as a biased pro-Palestinian institution and an antisemitic kangaroo court,” Wilders tweeted on Thursday.

Europe

Israel officially opposes Turkey-Libya sea corridor deal

When confronted on a Channel 13 interview with a report that Prime Minister Netanyahu had told Cyprus’ president last Friday that a maritime deal between Turkey and Libya was to be condemned as “illegal”, Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz confirmed that "that is the official position of Israel. But that doesn’t mean we are sending battleships to confront Turkey.”

Distress of Nations

Trump Administration Implements Sanctions on Companies Involved In Construction of Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline

These new sanctions directly impact companies involved in constructing the new pipeline that runs directly from Russia to Germany; Russia views this pipeline as a massive economic boost; Reports indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin is committed to taking drastic measures if necessary.

Anti-Semitism

France: Court Rules Muslim Killer of Jewish Woman not Criminally Responsible due to Cannabis use, Court Rules

The man who killed Sarah Halimi, a Jewish sexagenarian, in 2017 was declared criminally irresponsible Thursday by the Court of Appeal of Paris, a decision ruling out the possibility of trying him for the act as demanded by the victim's relatives.

Children in the Crosshairs

Dozens of UK Doctors Resign from National Gender Identity Clinic

Thirty-five psychologists have resigned from the United Kingdom’s gender identity clinic in London since 2016, with several doctors warning that children are being “over-diagnosed and over-medicalized.”

Europe

Germany’s Parliament Overwhelmingly Votes to Ban Hezbollah

Germany’s parliament passes a resolution that will outlaw the Iranian-backed terror group of Hezbollah; The resolution is reported to have passed with a large majority of votes with no one voting against it; Issacharoff: We welcome the important and significant resolution adopted today by the Bundestag.

Anti-Semitism

Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism only Increasing in France, says Israeli Ambassador

Ambassador to France Aliza Bin-Noun has expressed concern with rising levels of antisemitism in France she has witnessed during her time as Israel’s senior diplomat in the country.

Distress of Nations

France strikes: Tension mounts with more travel disruption and possible power cuts on Wednesday

Strikes in France continue on Wednesday with heightened rhetoric on both sides and the possibility of more power cuts, as well as severe transport disruption.

Europe

EU parliament to vote on condemning Iran for massacring protesters

The European Parliament is set to vote on a resolution slamming the “violent crackdown of the recent protests by Iran,” following a decision made Monday.

Anti-Semitism

Boris Johnson to Pass Anti-BDS Law, Official Says

The new Conservative government in the UK will pass a law making it illegal for public bodies to engage with BDS, UK Special Envoy for post-Holocaust issues Eric Pickles said at the International Institute for Strategic Dialogue’s conference in Jerusalem on Sunday.

Europe

Israel’s Mossad Helps Denmark Prevent Massive Terror Attack

Approximately 20 Jihadists were arrested in Denmark after Israel’s Mossad provided critical intelligence regarding imminent terror attack(s); Reports indicate that these attacks were prevented within minutes of happening.

Anti-Semitism

Israeli Foreign Minister: ‘Corbyn’s defeat is a victory in fight against anti-Semitism’

Israel Friday hailed the election defeat of Britain's Labour Party as a "milestone in the fight against hatred" after its leadership was accused of inaction against anti-Semitism in its ranks.

Anti-Semitism

German commissioner says Merkel’s envoy boosting antisemitism at UN

A German state commissioner to combat antisemitism told The Jerusalem Post that his country’s UN ambassador promotes antisemitism at the United Nations when he compared the Jewish state with Hamas.

Europe

Boris Johnson Wins Historic Landslide in UK Election; Jeremy Corbyn’s Party bears Worst Loss Since 1935

Boris Johnson is on track to secure a staggering landslide in the election battle tonight as Labour's 'red wall' of Brexit-backing strongholds implodes.

Europe

Jewish Woman says her Swedish Passport Photo was ‘Doctored’ to give her an Anti-Semitic Hooked Nose

A Jewish woman in Sweden has claimed that her ID card and passport were 'doctored' to give her a racist caricature of a hooked nose. Annika Hernroth-Rothstein says the image of her face was altered at a police station, leaving her feeling 'small and humiliated'.

Anti-Semitism

Jewish Student Attacked in Paris for Speaking Hebrew

Two suspects fled the scene after attacking 31-year-old Yogev B., a Jewish student at Paris Metro; They attacked him until he was nearly unconscious; Habib: The antisemitic attack was clearly motivated by hate of Israel alone.

Anti-Semitism

Belgian Teacher Shares Video Calling for Jihad Against Jews

A teacher on Islam at a Belgian high school posted on Facebook a video of an imam calling for a jihad, or holy war, against Jews and those who “conspire” with them.

Europe

Czech Republic & Israel Sign Defense Deal Worth $125 Million

Israel & the Czech Republic have signed a military deal reported to be worth $125 million; The deal has a heavy emphasis on air-defense systems; Both countries will have a part in the production of these systems; Representative: Today, Israel and the Czech Republic are closing a historic circle.

Europe

Netanyahu, Pompeo push forward with US-Israel defense pact

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made progress on a defense pact between their countries in their meeting in Lisbon this week, Netanyahu said on Thursday.

Anti-Semitism

Portugal Adopts IHRA Definition of Anti-Semitism Amid Netanyahu Visit

Portugal has become the latest country to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism, The Jerusalem Post reported on Wednesday.

Anti-Semitism

France: Over 100 Jewish graves found desecrated near Strasbourg

More than 100 tombstones buried inside a Jewish cemetery were found desecrated near the border-town of Strasbourg, France on Tuesday.

Europe

Netanyahu, Pompeo Meeting: Discuss Iranian threat, Proposed US-Israel defence pact

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu met Wednesday with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Lisbon. At the start of the meeting, Netanyahu told Pompeo, "The first subject that I will raise is Iran. The second subject is Iran, and so is the third. And many more."

Anti-Semitism

French Parliament Decides Anti-Zionism is form of Anti-Semitism

Anti-Zionism is a form of antisemitism, the French National Assembly determined on Tuesday, voting on a resolution calling on the government to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism.

Europe

Pastor Gets Death Threats, Loses Job, for Saying Pride Events Are Contrary to Christian Beliefs

A UK pastor has lost his job and has received countless death threats after tweeting that LGBTQ “Pride” events are harmful for children and should not be supported by Christians.

Climate Lie

Swedish Schoolkids Taught To Defend Greta As Eco-Activist Becomes Part Of “Religious” Curriculum

Greta Thunberg is being taught to Swedish children as part of a course about “religious knowledge,” with kids being asked to mock her opponents

Europe

PM Netanyahu Harshly Criticizes European Governments Trying to Circumvent Iran Sanctions

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned European governments trying to bypass US sanctions on Iran, saying that while the Iranians and their emissaries slaughter hundreds of people across the Middle East - in Tehran, Baghdad and the capital - European countries are rushing to grant further concessions to Iran.

Europe

Woman who Completed Full Gender Transition Regrets Decision; Shines Light on Doctors Rush to Mutilating Surgery, Hormones

A British woman says that her seventeen-year attempt to live as a male, which included being injected by hormones, having her breasts cut off, and having a fake male reproductive organ attached to her, was a “huge mistake” that she now deeply regrets.

Anti-Semitism

Norwegian mayor asks church to remove Star of David decor; as Anti-Semitism skyrockets in Europe

A Norwegian mayor asked a church to replace its traditional Star of David Christmas decoration due to complaints that it’s too associated with Israel and Jews.

Distress of Nations

British Police Kill Assailant who Stabbed Several in Terrorist Attack at London Bridge, Two Dead

British police on Friday shot dead a man wearing a fake suicide vest who had stabbed several people near London Bridge before being wrestled to the ground by bystanders.

Distress of Nations

Several hurt in Netherlands stabbing incident, just hours after London Terror Attack

The violent attack apparently took place at Grote Marktstraat, a popular consumer destination. Dutch police said on Friday that several people have been wounded in a stabbing attack at a popular shopping area located in The Hague.

Europe

At long last, Germany expected to blacklist Hezbollah

After years of balking, Germany is expected next week to blacklist Hezbollah’s political wing, in a move that Israel’s former ambassador to the UN Ron Prosor said would have far-reaching implications for Hezbollah and finally force the EU to take a tougher stance against the terror organization.

Europe

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