Josep Borrell

Ex-EU top diplomat Borrell claims Israel committing 'genocide'

Former EU High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs continues his accusations against Israel after his term ends.

End of an era:

Josep Borell, fierce Israel critic, out as EU FP chief

Former Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas takes over as new EU foreign policy chief, expected to focus more on the Ukraine War after outgoing Josep Borell focused on criticising Israel's actions in Gaza.

EU Foreign Policy Chief:

'We cannot undermine the International Criminal Court'

Outgoing EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell urges all EU member states to respect the decisions of the ICC, including the arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

EU Foreign Policy chief:

'All EU member states must obey ICC's arrest warrants ruling'

Outgoing EU Foreign Policy chief criticizes Israel after it blasted ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: Every time someone disagrees with the policy of one Israeli government - (they are) being accused of antisemitism. That's enough.

EU Foreign Policy Chief:

'The EU reiterates its commitment to the security of Israel'

EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell condemns Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel, again calls for a regional ceasefire.

EU foreign affairs chief:

'We are almost in a full-fledged war'

European Union foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell comments on clashes between Israel and Hezbollah: Everybody has to put all their capacity to stop this.

EU's Borrell:

'We're extremely concerned about an escalation in Lebanon'

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell calls for "urgent" ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah: Civilians on both sides will be the ones suffering in case of escalation.

Probing Josep Borrell for conspiracy to commit Jew-killing

Israeli Foreign Minister likens his EU counterpart to “the greatest antisemites in history.” Sadly, Borrell has stiff competition in that category. Opinion.

Foreign Minister Katz:

'Borrell is an antisemite and Israel-hater'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz again criticizes EU Foreign Policy Chief after he condemned Israeli air strikes in Gaza: He consistently tries to pass resolutions and sanctions against Israel.

'A legacy of antisemitism'

Foreign Minister Katz blasts outgoing EU Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Israel Katz criticizes EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell after he took part in a conference promoting a "two-state solution": He is busy with hate campaigns against Israel.

EU initiative to sanction Ben Gvir and Smotrich thwarted

Israel succeeds in thwarting the initiative of EU Foreign Minister Josep Borrell to advance sanctions against Ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich.

EU FM to seek sanctions against Smotrich and Ben Gvir

European Union Foreign Minister Josep Borrell plans to request that member states jointly impose sanctions on Smotrich and Ben Gvir, though such a resolution is unlikely to pass.

Iran's new Foreign Minister seeks dialogue with the EU

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who negotiated 2015 nuclear deal, says Iran welcomes relations with the European Union "in an environment based on mutual respect".

Smotrich:

'Borrel sides with terror, willing to sacrifice people of Gaza'

Finance Minister responds to EU foreign policy chief's call for sanctions against him and Minister Ben-Gvir.

EU FM calls for sanctions on Ben Gvir and Smotrich

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell claims Ben Gvir and Smotrich are "inciting to war crimes", says sanctions against them must be on the EU agenda.

EU foreign policy chief:

'We need an independent investigation into Majdal Shams attack'

In statement which mentions neither Israel nor Hezbollah, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell condemns rocket attack on Majdal Shams as a "bloodbath", calls an independent probe.

EU foreign policy chief:

'Israel's legislation against UNRWA is nonsense'

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell speaks out against bill passed in the Knesset this week outlawing UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”: It amounts to targeting regional stability.

'Clear and repeated anti-Israel bias'

European Jewish leaders condemn EU High Commissioner

Over 100 Jewish leaders from across Europe met to discuss operational methods to combat the harassment of Jews on the continent and the rising tide of antisemitic hate since October 7.

EU foreign policy chief accuses Israel of disobeying ICJ order

Josep Borrell accuses Israel of violating ambigious order by refusing to end all military activity in Rafah despite ICJ judges' statements that the ruling does not contain such an order.

EU foreign policy chief:

'Several countries will recognize a Palestinian state on May 21'

The comments by Josep Borrell follow a recent statement by Slovenia, Ireland, Malta and Spain that they had agreed to take steps to recognize a Palestinian state.

In response to attack on Israel:

EU to expand its sanctions on Iran

EU top diplomat Josep Borrell says EU members plan to discuss sanctions regime that seeks to curb the supply of Iranian drones to Russia to include the provision of missiles and cover deliveries to Iranian proxies.

EU Foreign Min.: Israel is causing 'famine' in Gaza

EU's Josep Borrell claims Israel is using famine as a 'weapon of war,' Foreign Minister Israel Katz hits back.

EU foreign policy chief:

'Hunger is being used as a war arm in Gaza'

EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell again levels accusations at Israel, says the lack of aid entering Gaza is a "manmade" disaster.

EU top diplomat doubles down:

'Israel helped create Hamas'

European Union foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell says Israel "enabled the development of Hamas" as a rival to Fatah.

Except for Hungary

26 EU countries call for pause in Gaza war

The EU countries also reiterate their calls for Israel not to launch an assault on the Gaza city of Rafah.

EU top diplomat suggests:

'Limit arms exports to Israel over Gaza'

Josep Borrell cites Biden's comments on Israeli response in Gaza, urges Israel's allies to stop sending it weapons.

EU foreign policy chief:

'Cutting UNRWA funds could be collective punishment'

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warns against defunding UNRWA.

EU foreign policy chief:

'Israel financed Hamas to weaken the PA'

Josep Borrell says Hamas was financed by the Israeli government in an attempt to weaken the Palestinian Authority, repeats call for two-state solution.

EU foreign minister meets Hezbollah member in Beirut

Josep Borrell meets political official from Hezbollah. EU: He is engaging with all relevant representatives.

EU seeks sanctions against 'Jewish settlers'

EU foreign policy chief says he will propose sanctions against “Jewish settlers” responsible for violence against Palestinian Arabs.

EU foreign policy chief:

'Palestinian state is the best guarantee for Israel's security'

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell claims the establishment of a Palestinian state would be the best way of ensuring Israel's security.

EU condemns Hamas for using civilians as human shields

European Union also urges Israel to show "maximum restraint" to protect civilians from the war it is waging against Hamas.

EU foreign minister:

'EU is deeply alarmed by the new round of violence'

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell: We urge an immediate comprehensive ceasefire, humanitarian law must be respected.

Top EU official to Israel:

'Disavow Smotrich's comments on Palestinian people'

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs denounces Smotrich's comments: I call on the Israeli government to disavow those comments.

EU blasts Shechem operation:

'Use of force must be in full respect of international law'

EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs calls on both sides to restore calm following IDF counterterorrism operation in Shechem.

Iran:

'EU would be shooting itself in the foot if it blacklists IRGC'

Iran's Foreign Minister warns EU against blacklisting the IRGC following non-binding vote on the issue by the European Parliament.

EU condemns Russian FM for Holocaust comparison

Josep Borrell blasts Sergei Lavrov after he compares Western approach to Russia to the Nazis Final Solution.

EU FM to Minister Cohen:

'Israel should avoid unilateral actions'

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, speaks to new Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, invites him to visit Brussels.

Iranian and EU officials meet amid stalled nuclear talks

Iran's Foreign Minister meets EU foreign policy chief on the sidelines of a summit in Jordan.

EU welcomes maritime border deal between Israel and Lebanon

Deal enabling Lebanon to extract gas from offshore fields 'is essential' during global energy crisis, EU foreign affairs chief says.

Europe confirms it received Iran's response on Iran deal

European Commission confirms it distributed Iran's response in nuclear talks to all other participants in the negotiations.

EU foreign policy chief:

'I'm hoping we can close Iran deal within days'

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell: We have an agreement that takes into account everyone's concerns.

EU:

'We won't review our policy towards NGOs blacklisted by Israel'

EU: Israel has provided no substantial information that would justify reviewing policy towards six PA organizations blacklisted by Israel.

EU: United States likely to support Iran nuclear deal proposal

EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell predicts White House will sign on to proposal to save deal as early as this week.

EU vows to support PA groups Israel says are terror orgs.

EU foreign minister spokesperson says Israel has not 'substantiated' claim PFLP orgs. are affiliated with terrorism.

Iran welcomes EU's efforts to revive nuclear deal

Iran's Foreign Minister says Iran welcomes diplomatic efforts to revive 2015 deal, after EU proposes a compromise.

EU proposes compromise on Iran nuclear deal

EU Foreign Minister Josep Borrell says the time has come to make a decision on saving the Iran nuclear deal.

EU chief:

Russia blocking Ukrainian grain a 'war crime'

European Union’s foreign policy chief blasts Russia for blocking sea exports of Ukrainian grain during global food shortage.

EU foreign policy chief:

'Appalled by scenes from funeral of Shireen Abu Aqleh'

EU's Josep Borrell accuses Israel of "disrespectful behavior" towards participants in funeral of Al Jazeera journalist killed in Jenin.

EU foreign policy chief:

'We're making a last-ditch attempt to save Iran deal'

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell tells Financial Times he seeks a “middle way” to end the impasse between the US and Iran.

EU foreign policy chief:

'New deal with Iran - within days'

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell: We are very close to deal with Iran but there are still some issues pending.

EU condemns Be'er Sheva terror attack

'We stand by Israel in this painful moment,' says EU High Representative Josep Borrell.

EU announces further sanctions against Russia

"Those who enable the invasion will pay a price," said EU foreign policy chief Josep Borell. Among those sanctioned: Roman Abramovich.

EU official 'optimistic' about Iran nuclear deal

EU foreign policy chief says he is optimistic about an Iran nuclear deal being struck within “the next few weeks”.

EU: Nuclear talks with Iran will resume soon

EU foreign policy chief: Negotiations on 2015 deal will resume "within an acceptable period of time".

EU: Iran clearly behind attack on tanker

European Union says all evidence clearly points to Iran as being responsible for attack on Israeli-managed tanker off the coast of Oman.

Lapid meets with top EU diplomat in Brussels

The two discuss "EU-Israel bilateral relations, regional issues and on how the dialogue with the Palestinians can be moved forward."

Report: Israel shunned EU envoy during his visit to Israel

Israeli officials reportedly refused to meet Sven Koopmans, new EU envoy for Middle East, due to the EU's handling of the Gaza fighting.

EU: Violence in Israel needs to stop 'immediately'

Spokesman for EU foreign policy chief: Firing of rockets from Gaza against civilian populations in Israel is totally unacceptable.

EU 'deeply worried' by Jerusalem housing plans

European Union warns Israel again expansion of Givat HaMatos neighborhood in Jerusalem, calling it 'illegal settlement'.