The European Union has again criticized Israel for its decision to advance several hundred new settlement units in East Jerusalem and the West Bank and urged Jerusalem ‘’to stop this policy and to reverse its recent decision.’

Kenya’s President said his country will work to restore Israel’s observer status at the 54-member African Union, as he met with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Last week saw the graduation of young ladies from the Machon Chamesh Jewish Institute in Moscow, who received their Bachelor degrees in Public Relations and Economics.

Israel and Turkey are to announce on Monday an agreement to normalize their relations more than six years after ties between the erstwhile allies fell apart following the Mavi Marmara incident.

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon told an Israeli radio station that Britain’s vote Thursday to leave the European, Union will present challenges for Israel, as Britain is an important ally of the Jewish state and has played a significant role in influencing EU decision-making when it comes to Israel.

Belgian Prime Miniser Charles Michel reaffirmed his country’s commitment to fighting anti-Semitism, during a meeting in Brussels with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin.

In an address to the European Parliament plenary in Brussels, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin criticized the French Mideast initiative endorsed this week by the European Union, saying it ‘’suffers from fundamental faults.’’

European Council President Donald Tusk stressed Tuesday after meeting in Brussels with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin that the European Union and Israel are strong partners as the two men discussed ways to strenghten further the relationship at all levels.

Belgian Prime Miniser Charles Michel reaffirmed his country’s commitment to fighting anti-Semitism, during a meeting in Brussels with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin.

Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin and Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will both address the plenary of the European Parliament in Brussels this week.