But Simon Coveney insists on two-state solution; says Dublin 'effectively blocked' bill that would criminalize import of settlement goods

Owner of Psagot winery, who recently lost battle against EU over labeling his products, hails 'historic' US decision to stop considering Jewish communities illegal

Coalition-approved decision calls on government to object to EU court's ruling as discriminatory, unless similar standards are applied to all disputed territories around the world

Experts say new US policy less dramatic than it sounds as it simply reinstates Reagan-era ambiguity on settlements' legal status. Others warn it prejudges final status of West Bank

'It’s terrible to me when leadership builds itself not on hopes, but on the darkest feelings people have,' says the Democratic Union MK, who supports withdrawal from the West Bank

In open letter, notables including former Knesset speaker, former ambassadors say 'occupation is morally corrosive, strategically shortsighted, and thoroughly detrimental to peace'

In letter to head of European parliament, Yuli Edelstein warns of 'far-reaching, negative ramifications' for prospects of peace between Israel and its neighbors

FM Katz welcomes State Department for joining chorus of criticizm; EU spokesperson tells TOI: Requirement is 'not discriminatory and it is not against Israel'

FM Katz vows to prevent implementation of 'gravely flawed policy,' argues it contradicts Brussels' position that peace must be a result of bilateral negotiations, not legal rulings

Palestinians fete decision, urge Europeans not only to label but to ban West Bank goods; EU delegation in Ramat Gan: We still reject 'any form of boycott or sanctions' on Israel