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EU-ISRAEL AFFAIRS

	Solana: ‘Israel will always be a key strategic partner for the EU’ The EU’s foreign policy says that this week’s celebration of the 60th anniversary of the foundation of Israel “marks the realization of an old dream that was inspired by European ideas and thinkers from Europe.”

EU adopts plan to enhance partnership with its Mediterranean neighbours

The new plan is to complete the so-called 'Barcelona process' launched in 1995.

EU Parliament head invites young Europeans, Israelis and Palestinians in Brussels

The meeting, part of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue, will offer a unique occasion to exchange experiences.

EJC president: 'Israelis should think how they could strengthen our communities.'

Moshe Kantor addressed a message to the opening of the first Presidents Conference “Facing Tomorrow” in Jerusalem.

More EU-Israel affairs:

	Italian FM: ‘I respect Israel’s position that its security must come before everything else’
	EU French Presidency condemns ‘heinous terrorist attack’ in Jerusalem
	Sarkozy: ‘we do not forget Gilad Shalit’
	European Jewish body urges EU to enforce sanctions against Iran 'in the strictest manner'
	France launches European Union presidency
	European Jewish body meets EU top officials in Brussels
	Sarkozy: “no discussion with terrorists of Hamas”

Europe and Hamas
	Russia’s new political investment
	EU: “no problem” with Russian Hamas invite
	EU adopts a “wait-and-see” position towards Hamas
	Livni: Hamas must change first
	EU to release financial aid for Palestinians
	France supports Russian invitation to Hamas

EU’s executive body chief congratulates Israel on 60th anniversary European Commission president Jose-Manuel Barroso congratulated Israel on the 60th anniversary of its independence.		Sarkozy to Livni: ‘No talks with Hamas' French President Nicolas Sarkozy told Israel’s Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni that France will not hold any talks with Hamas, according to a statement issued by the Israeli foreign ministry after their one-hour meeting in Paris.

Day in history

4 July 1976
The Entebbe Rescue

256 hostages from an Air France plane are held prisoners by Palestinian terrorists and Ugandan soldiers at Entebbe airport.

After 8 days they are rescued by Israeli commandos in a brilliant ruse under the command of Yonatan Netanyahu who was shot in the back during the rescue.

EJP PICTURE OF THE WEEK

Around 45,000 people joined last Sunday the Salute to Israel Parade and Rally in central London and Manchester, celebrating Israel's 60th anniversary.