Macron, Johnson, others reportedly warn PM; EU foreign policy head leaves annexation out in first call with Israeli counterpart, apparently signaling 'willingness to engage'

As opposed to recent warnings against West Bank annexation, which lacked unionwide consensus, statement on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was made on behalf of all 27 member states

New FM says he and Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó never even discussed the issue; Budapest vows to continue blocking anti-Israel statements in international forums

Official in charge of relations with EU's neighbors tells bloc's envoys to Israel, Palestinian Authority 'to look deep' because 'if there is any concern, we will act immediately'

Carice Witte says China knows Israel's first allegiance is to America, but it's also not the 51st state; despite current crisis, that leaves room for a wide range of engagement

Even before pandemic, thousands of Iranians reached out through Israeli government's social media accounts, diplomats say, but stress Jerusalem cannot offer more than information

Foreign Ministry takes issue with Josep Borrell, whose congratulatory message on new government expressed 'grave concern' at annexation but ignored security threats Israel faces

Incoming top diplomat says deal could shape Israel's borders, but annexation should be 'advanced responsibly' in keeping with Jerusalem's strategic interests

Why did the PM choose Gilad Erdan to fill both hugely important roles of envoy to the US and UN, and can the minister, with no diplomatic experience, rise to the challenge?

Harsh dressing down followed EU official in West Bank and Gaza saying even Palestinians affiliated with blacklisted groups remain eligible to participate in EU-funded projects