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EU diplomats recommend economic sanctions against settlements

European Union diplomats in eastern Jerusalem have recommended economic sanctions against Jewish settlements in the West Bank and eastern Jerusalem.

Senators urge Europe to shut out Iran from bank transactions

A large bipartisan slate of U.S. senators urged European Union officials to authorize the body’s central bank to shut Iran out of its money transfer system.

Defendant in Cyprus admits Hezbollah membership, staking out Israelis

A Lebanese national on trial in Cyprus for planning to attack Israelis acknowledged membership in Hezbollah and staking out areas frequented by Israeli tourists.

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