The initial EU counter-tariffs will be put to a vote on Wednesday and will be approved unless a qualified majority of 15 EU members representing 65% of the EU's population oppose it – a scenario considered highly unlikely.
Two foreign nationals arrived at the famous Széchenyi Chain Bridge, which spans the Danube River and had been decorated with Israeli flags for the prime minister’s visit. The pair began tearing the flags down, ripping them and throwing them into the river.
Reports indicate that Hungarian Justice Minister Bence Tuzson revealed the expected withdrawal during a diplomatic meeting with ambassadors.
The investigation is focused on Lebanese nationals and involves the country’s intelligence services. Last year, Hezbollah operatives were arrested in Spain on suspicion of involvement in the construction of explosive drones.
Far-right leader found guilty of embezzling European Parliament funds. Appeals' chances unclear.
The leader of France’s National Rally party was convicted of systematically misappropriating European Union salary funds intended for party employees in EU institutions, instead diverting them to pay party staff in France. While sentencing has not yet been handed down, the prosecution is seeking to bar her from holding public office for five years and is asking for a two-year prison sentence.
A court in Bosnia has issued an arrest warrant over separatist activities for Milorad Dodik, the leader of the country’s Serb minority, who is currently in Israel for an antisemitism conference organized by Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli. Israeli officials made it clear to Dodik that he was not welcome at the event, prompting him to leave the venue.
In an unprecedented letter to health authorities, Jewish leaders warn of a deeply concerning trend not experienced "since World War II."
50 alumni of the University of Amsterdam protest the university's decision to terminate its student exchange program with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
The two leaders conclude a two-hour-long call that was "going well" according to the White House.