Jerusalem said angry over failure of EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell to adequately condemn rocket fire at Israel during recent fighting against Gaza terror groups.

EU vows to increase efforts for political solution; Germany says work must be done on causes of conflict; France hails 'fundamental role' played by Egypt as a mediator

Amid growing international pressure on Jerusalem, foreign ministers from bloc's 27 member states meet to discuss 'how to stop the escalation and stop the ongoing violence'

Bloc's foreign policy chief conducts 'intense' efforts with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, as well as top diplomats from neighboring nations

Bloc's foreign policy chief says it cannot ignore negative trend, amid Ukraine tensions and other issues

But Foreign Ministry spokesman cautions that 'practical solutions are still far away'

Prison service insists Kremlin critic's condition is 'satisfactory,' despite outcry over his deteriorating health

Letter signed by nearly 450 EU politicians urges bloc to take advantage of opportunities presented by new Biden administration to prevent 'de facto annexation' of territory

Western diplomats tell Wall Street Journal Tehran's rejection of EU proposal doesn't kill chances for negotiations in near future, may be aimed at getting leverage

Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says 'a diplomatic window of opportunity' exists to bring JCPOA back; Iran begins new restrictions on UN inspections