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WESTERN EUROPE

	EU adopts plan to enhance partnership with its Mediterranean neighbours The European Commission unveiled earlier this week its proposals to give renewed vitality and visibility to the EU’s relations with its partners in the Mediterranean region.

Sarkozy to Livni: ‘No talks with Hamas'

Livni first paid homage to Sarkozy who, since his election in May 2007, has overtly shown his friendship toward Israel.

Brussels synagogue to be dedicated as Great Synagogue of Europe

It will include the reading of a specially drafted Prayer for Europe and the unveiling of a plaque by President Barroso.

Swiss authorities ban Croatian singer's concert for 'racist' lyrics

Marko "Thompson" Perkovic has repeatedly denied that he is a fascist or anti-Semite.

More Western Europe:

	British judge upholds Jewish school's admission policy
	Yad Vashem to host largest conference on Holocaust education
	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’
	British FM calls Jerusalem bulldozer attack an ‘horrific act’
	European Jewish body urges EU to enforce sanctions against Iran 'in the strictest manner'

EU-Israel-Mideast
	“European media is questioning Israel’s right to exist”
	EU foreign ministers express stronger stand towards Hamas
	EU tells Israel to release Palestinian customs duties
	Livni: Hamas must change first
	EU to release financial aid for Palestinians
	European Jewish group to file complaint against Ahmadinejad in The Hague

EU Parliament head invites young Europeans, Israelis and Palestinians in Brussels European Parliament president Hans-Gert Poettering has invited 21 young Europeans, Israelis and Palestinians to visit the EU institution in Brussels from 25 to 28 May.		French Foreign Minister confirms ‘contacts’ with Hamas French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner has confirmed that his country resumed contacts with Hamas despite the European Union's refusal to hold official talks with the Palestinian Islamist movement.

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.