New York, June 14th, 2016 - The European Coalition for Israel welcomes the election of Israeli Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Danny Danon, as the chair of the United Nation’s Sixth Committee. Danon was nominated by the Western European and Others...
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Breaking news – Terror attack in Tel Aviv leaves four dead. PA leader: ”Israel is reaping repercussions.”
Jerusalem, June 9th, 2016 - Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has praised the terrorist attack last night in Tel Aviv as a "heroic" act and added that he prays for the “hero's” soul. This is Hamas, a terrorist organisation, but what about the Palestinian Authority, which...
ECI calls for EU funding to the PA to be made conditional on ending payments to terrorists
Brussels, May 25th, 2016 – The European Coalition for Israel has submitted a report to the European External Action Service (EEAS), EU’s diplomatic service, requesting all financial assistance to the Palestinian Authority be made conditional upon the PA ceasing all...
ECI Annual Policy Conference concludes: Israeli innovations promote peace while BDS breeds antisemitism
Brussels, April 21st, 2016 – The European Coalition for Israel Annual Policy Conference took place in the European Parliament on Thursday 21st April, days after having co-hosted the first ever Passover Seder at the United Nations headquarters in New York. “Renewing...
ECI co-hosted Passover Seder at the UN as Israel faces critical Security Council Resolution
New York, April 18th, 2016 – The European Coalition for Israel through its Forum for Cultural Diplomacy and the Permanent Mission of Israel to the UN co-hosted a historic Passover Seder at the UN headquarters in New York on Monday. Later this week, Israel will face a...
ECI calls upon the EU to issue anti-BDS resolution and take moral leadership in ending the demonization of Israel
Brussels, April 6th, 2016 - Following the Brussels attacks of last month, ECI has called upon the European Parliament in Brussels to take the moral leadership in the international fight against the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement which demonizes...
ECI calls upon Europe to stand united with Israel against terrorism and step up its efforts to root out extremism
Brussels, March 23rd, 2016 – ECI condemns the terror attacks which struck Brussels on Tuesday morning, just a few blocks away from the ECI head office by the European Parliament in Brussels. Whereas all ECI staff and associates are safe, up to 34 people are expected...
ECI welcomes EU-Israeli rapprochement but warns of religious extremism which fuels calls for new boycotts of Israel
Brussels, March 10th, 2016 - ECI announced on Thursday its next Annual Policy Conference which will take place in Brussels on April 21. The aim of the conference is to promote closer EU-Israeli cooperation at a time when both sides are seeking to rebuild relations...
European Coalition for Israel warns EU lawmakers: No “business as usual” with Iranian regime which calls for the destruction of Israel
Brussels, February 17th, 2016 – ECI has issued a statement calling on EU leaders to remain vigilant about Iranian nuclear ambitions as the international community reopens trade relations with the Islamic republic. The statement was made in the televised monthly...
European Coalition for Israel advises American legislators regarding discriminatory EU labelling guidelines of Israeli products in order to prevent similar US directives
Washington DC, February 8th, 2016 – ECI visited the US capital last week in an effort to help American legislators understand the background of the new EU labelling guidelines regarding Israeli products and prevent the US administration from implementing similar...
European Parliament President Martin Schulz accepts the ECI “Wear-A-Kippah” challenge
European Parliament President Martin Schulz accepts the ECI “Wear-A-Kippah” challenge at Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony in Brussels Brussels, January 27th, 2016 - European Parliament President Martin Schulz once more expressed his steadfast support for the Jewish...
ECI launches ”Wear-A-Kippah” campaign
Brussels, January 21st, 2016 – The European Coalition for Israel is launching an international ”Wear-A-Kippah” campaign in order to raise awareness about the current threat facing the Jewish communities in Europe. - The best way to honour the victims of the Holocaust...